To Leonard Horner 20 March [1861]
Summary
Comments on LH’s "Anniversary Address of the President", [Q. J. Geol. Soc. Lond. 17 (1861): xxxi–lxxii]. Notes LH’s comments on metamorphism, antiquity of man, and the Bible. Thanks him for his remarks on Origin.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Leonard Horner |
Date: | 20 Mar [1861] |
Classmark: | Sotheby’s (dealers) (9–10 July 2018, lot 374) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-3094 |
To Leonard Horner 29 August [1844]
Summary
Thanks Horner for his letter [about Volcanic islands].
Discusses craters of elevation with respect to the views of Leopold von Buch and Élie de Beaumont. Compares Lyell’s views to those of continental geologists. Mentions reading A. D. d’Orbigny [Voyage dans l’Amérique méridionale (1835–47)].
Encloses note from Emma to Mrs Horner, inviting the Horners to visit Down.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Leonard Horner |
Date: | 29 Aug [1844] |
Classmark: | American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.38) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-771 |
To Leonard Horner 13 June [1862]
Summary
Sends condolences on death of LH’s wife. Recalls many pleasant hours in Bedford Place. He and Emma thank LH for sending the memorial paper.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Leonard Horner |
Date: | 13 June [1862] |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (MS.2216:167) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-3599 |