Summary

Cancelled: same as DCP-LETT-649. Discusses growth of various species of coral. Explains significance of dead reefs.

Describes meeting of the Council of the Geological Society; the controversy involving Edward Charlesworth.

Mentions conversations with William Lonsdale about Lonsdale’s work on corals and the financial support for his work.

Murchison’s views on glaciation in Wales.

Agassiz’s observations at Glen Roy.

Letter details

Letter no.

DCP-LETT-645

From

Charles Robert Darwin

To

Charles Lyell, 1st baronet

Sent from

Down

Source of text

CUL DAR 146: 149

• Darwin, C. R.
• Lyell, Charles