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To William Sharpey 22 May [1857]
Summary
Agrees with Thomas Henry Huxley that Albany Hancock has a good claim on a Royal Society medal. Thinks that geology has not been sufficiently honoured by the Royal Society, and suggests Joseph Prestwich. Expresses his strong opinion that Charles Lyell would be a worthy recipient of the Copley Medal.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | William Sharpey |
Date: | 22 May [1857] |
Classmark: | D. and E. Lake Ltd (dealers) (June 2016) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-2093F |
Document type
letter | (1) |
Addressee
Sharpey, William | (1) |
Correspondent
Darwin, C. R. | (1) |
Sharpey, William | (1) |