Lyell, Katharine Murray, 1817-1915 (nee Horner)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1817 - 1915
Found in 32 Collections and/or Records:
Mallet, John Lewis, 16 September [no year], 24 September 1856.
File
Identifier: Coll-1989/44
Scope and Contents
1. Autograph letter signed from John Lewis Mallet to Katharine Murray Horner, Hampstead, 16 September [no year]. Mallet finds a very kind tone of the wise old man in corresponding with the young friend. – I. (16 Sept. [1856?]): “I have so little to communicate from this small quiet Domestic circle, & this little I have to say is made so unintelligible by my infirm hand that I believe I should have thrown myself on your indulgence and awaited your return to thank your for your kind...
Dates:
16 September [no year], 24 September 1856.
Mallet, Louis, 12 May, 5 June, and 18 November 1889
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Identifier: Coll-1989/45
Scope and Contents
1. Autograph letter signed from Louis Mallet to Katharine Murray Lyell, dated 12 May 1889: “We are coming again to London next Wed[nesday] to stay a few days with the Thrings [i. e. probably the family of the educator Edward Thring] – & shall I hope see you. I will speak to Lord without word the letters. But my impression is that it is Spencer Walpole [i. e. the English historian and civil servant] who is editing Lord Russell. He too is in town, & I shall probably see him. I am...
Dates:
12 May, 5 June, and 18 November 1889
Miscellaneous letters A-J, 1791- 1884
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Identifier: Coll-203/B2/1
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Letters addressed to Charles Lyell, to Lady Mary Lyell, Katharine Lyell and other recipients including:
'A' Undated note from [Ahoard?] on Baron Steuben, accompanied by an original signed bank cheque written to pay T Lopez twenty dollars in New York 6th February 1791
'B' 22 June 1870 from O Becconi
'C' Undated letter, to 'dear friend' but likely to be...
Dates:
1791- 1884
Miscellaneous letters K-Z, 1838-1886
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Identifier: Coll-203/B2/2
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Continuing series of letters addressed to Charles Lyell, Lady Mary Lyell, Katharine Lyell and other recipients:
'K' 19 March 1838, from William [Hamilton?] at the Athenaeum, to Charles Lyell relating to the membership of actor, Charles Kean
'L' 9 February 1850 to Charles Lyell from de Lhuys, accepting dinner invitation
'M' Undated letter from HH Milman...
Dates:
1838-1886
Montefiore, Claude, 16 December 1897
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Identifier: Coll-1989/47
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Autograph letter signed from Claude Montefiore to either to Katharine Murray Lyell or her daughter Mary, Portman Square [London], 16 December 1897: “Thank you so much for the book. You call it quite simple, but it seems to me to be very learned and full of knowledge. I will show it to a few friends. I am glad you are really getting better properly. It was a pity you could not come [...] Saturday & today. The girls looked so nice in their fancy dresses & the children today did their...
Dates:
16 December 1897
Morley, John, 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn, 26 May 1881
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Identifier: Coll-1989/48
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Autograph letter signed to Katharine Murray Lyell, [London], 26 May 1881: “I find that I cannot manage to come to you on the day that you were kind enough to give me. I am really very sorry; my driving powers are awfully limited [...]”.
Dates:
26 May 1881
Notebook No.240, 11 August 1859 - 13 September 1859
Item — Box Lyell-temp-box 8: Series Coll-203/A1
Identifier: Coll-203/A1/240
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This green leather bound notebook documents Lyell's travel in Le Puy - Paris - London - Scotland. Page p.69 includes an original black and white photograph of a fossil man, discovered in le Puy, and which Lyell was involved in its verification. The photograph is thought to be the earliest photograph taken of this specimen. Lyell's Own Index Le Puy- Aug[ust] 11 1859 Index
Aug[ust] 11
p. 7 Le Puy. Lava of so called Rome...
Dates:
11 August 1859 - 13 September 1859
Playfair, Lyon, 1st Baron Playfair, 17 February 1889
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Identifier: Coll-1989/53
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Autograph letter signed from Lyon Playfair, 1st Baron Playfair, sent from South Kensington on 17 February 1889 to Katharine Murray Lyell concerning one of her sons: “Edith has handed me Your letter. I am afraid that I cannot encourage you in regard to the Imperial Institute. There are already some hundreds of Candidates for the few places, which will not be filled for the next five years. If your son wishes to be added to the Candidates he should send in an application to Sir Frederick Abel...
Dates:
17 February 1889
Pulszky, August von, 4 December 1868, 15 March 1895, 19 July 1897
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Identifier: Coll-1989/56
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Three autograph letters signed from August von Pulszky to Katharine Murray Horner, mostly on current affairs in Hungarian politics but also about the family’s well being and business. Sent from Szécsény & Budapest, 1868-1897.1. Dated 4 December 1868: “As to general politics, we have reason to be satisfied. The peace seems assured for next spring; internally, the constitution of last year for the regulation of our relations to Austria is working well; Croatia is glad to accept...
Dates:
4 December 1868, 15 March 1895, 19 July 1897
Richmond, George, 28 April 1859 [or 1869], 15 May 1867, 21 May 1881
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Identifier: Coll-1989/59
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Three autograph letters signed from George Richmond to Mary Horner Lyell:1. Dated 28 April 1859 or 1869: letter of excuse to Katharine Murray Lyell with a reference to her sister, Mary Horner Lyell (“Lady Lyell”), in response to an invitation: “I have just written to Lady Lyell to thank her for kindly offering me 2 convey me 2 your house on Saturday – in the event of my being able to accept the terms of your kind invitation for that day. Still I am sorry 2 say I cannot for...
Dates:
28 April 1859 [or 1869], 15 May 1867, 21 May 1881