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From Julius von Haast 21 July [– 7? August] 1863
Summary
In a forthcoming paper JvH will show geological age of the world to be "incalculable" and will confirm CD’s theory that "the old system of chronological sequence of formations all over the world must be abandoned in a great degree".
Predicts the links between species, genera, and classes will be found.
CD elected an Honorary Member [of Philosophical Institute of Canterbury].
| Author: | John Francis Julius (Julius) von Haast |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 21 July [– 7? Aug] 1863 |
| Classmark: | DAR 166: 4, 6; Darwin Pamphlet Collection–CUL (G304) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-4249 |
