To G. H. Lewes 28 July [1868]
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | George Henry Lewes |
Date: | 28 July [1868] |
Classmark: | DAR 185: 41 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-6293 |
To G. H. Lewes [13 November 1868]
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | George Henry Lewes |
Date: | [13 Nov 1868] |
Classmark: | DAR 185: 43 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-6459 |
To G. H. Lewes 18 November 1868
Summary
Will propose GHL for the Linnean Society.
Writes of his objections to GHL’s views.
Considers Weismann’s remarks on the importance of the nature of the organism as well as conditions of life in determining variability have much truth.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | George Henry Lewes |
Date: | 18 Nov 1868 |
Classmark: | DAR 185: 44, 56 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-6465 |
To G. H. Lewes 7 August [1868]
Summary
Thinks GHL’s articles are quite excellent; hopes they will be republished.
Discusses adaptation. Doubts whether similar conditions without selection can produce similar organs independent of blood relationship: "resemblances due to descent and adaptation can commonly be distinguished".
Discusses luminous insects, electrical organs of fish, thorns and spines.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | George Henry Lewes |
Date: | 7 Aug [1868] |
Classmark: | DAR 185: 42; Argyll Papers, Inveraray Castle (NRAS 1209/985) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-6308 |