| Content Description | Refers in detail to book 'Of the Plurality of Worlds' which he states has shocked his 'notions of humility'; contemplates philosophical and scientific questions; believes that book supports the authority of Revelations; discusses morality; refers to 'revelation of the microscope'; comments on solar system and weather systems; believes that there is conflict between science and religion; refers to work of Dr Whewell and includes egigram on science and religion by Doyle; refers to meeting [Earl] Canning at dinner at [Baron] De Tabley's where they played word puzzles.
Contains example of puzzle on f 8v. |