Writes on behalf of the Archbishop of Canterbury to invite CD to a private conference organised in an attempt to reconcile science and religion. [Enclosed is a printed two-page memorial calling for such a conference.]
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Writes on behalf of the Archbishop of Canterbury to invite CD to a private conference organised in an attempt to reconcile science and religion. [Enclosed is a printed two-page memorial calling for such a conference.]
Will not be able to attend the proposed conference and feels no benefit will arise from it.
Regrets CD is unable to attend proposed conference [see 12918]. Would like his opinion on why it is not desirable.
Believes the conference will be of no value because individuals can only decide for themselves on the truths of science and religion.
Announces the resolution passed by the Archbishop of Canterbury’s conference of 7 Jan 1881.
Announces intention to hold a private conference with the Archbishop of Canterbury with the aim of encouraging men of science to reaffirm their religious beliefs and also to publish a series of articles in the Contemporary Review on the state of the various sciences.
Regrets that he cannot write the requested journal article on comparative anatomy.