Lawrence, Abbott, 1792-1855 (American businessman, politician, and philanthropist)

Lawrence, Abbot, 5 February 1850

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Identifier: Coll-1989/38

Scope and Contents Autograph letter signed from Abbot Lawrence to Sir Charles Lyell, dated 5 February 1850, Piccadilly, London: "I need not say to you that I am greatly obliged for your kind note. If I were in condition to dine out, I should avail myself of the honor and the pleasure of your invitation. I wish very much to meet the persons composing your society. I have not yet ventured to walk out, but I drive every day. My health is improving rapidly, and I hope very soon to be able to go among men again....

Dates: 5 February 1850

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Collection of letters sent by various individuals to members of the Lyell and Horner families

Letters from Gould, Augustus Addison to Charles Lyell, May 1842 - April 1865

File — Box Box 1.5: Series Coll-203/1 (Lyell 1)

Identifier: Coll-203/1/96

Scope and Contents This correspondence from A.A. Gould to Charles Lyell is mainly concerned with meetings, writings, and work of their mutual colleagues and friends. Lyell or his team, have summarised the letters, either on the envelope, or on the letter itself - usually in the space allocated to the address. Where there is a summary, it has been transcribed here. 'Dr. Gould List of Massach[usetts] shells' May 1842 ...

Dates: May 1842 - April 1865

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Sir Charles Lyell / Correspondence to Charles Lyell, A-Z 1927 tranche

Letters from Jackson, Charles Thomas to Charles Lyell, 22 March 1845 - 20 September 1866

File — Box Box 1.7: Series Coll-203/1 (Lyell 1)

Identifier: Coll-203/1/142

Scope and Contents The correspondence between Charles Thomas Jackson and Charles Lyell mainly concerns the geology of the United States and Jackson's discoveries. Specific subjects include: Ether, New Brunswick, Paleonisci, and Abraham Gesner. Lyell or his team, have summarised the letters, either on the envelope, or on the letter itself - usually in the space allocated to the address. Where there is a summary, it has been transcribed here. ...

Dates: 22 March 1845 - 20 September 1866

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Sir Charles Lyell / Correspondence to Charles Lyell, A-Z 1927 tranche

Notebook No.124, 12 October 1845 - 3 November 1845

Item — Box Lyell-temp-box 5: Series Coll-203/A1

Identifier: Coll-203/A1/124

Scope and Contents This notebook contains a record of Charles Lyell’s visit to the United States of America (started in notebook, Number 121) continuing his travels throughout parts of New England, including Massachusetts with notable site visits in and around Boston and New Hampshire. It is dated from October 12 to November 3, 1845. For the last two thirds of this notebook (and the entirety of the next one, notebook 125) Lyell is centred in Boston for the presentation of his Lowell Lectures, embarking on...

Dates: 12 October 1845 - 3 November 1845

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Sir Charles Lyell / Scientific Notebooks

Notebook No.144, 13 May 1846 - 26 May 1846

Item — Box Lyell-temp-box 6: Series Coll-203/A1

Identifier: Coll-203/A1/144

Scope and Contents This Notebook contains a record of Charles Lyell’s visit to the United States of America (commenced in Notebook 121) recording his visit to New York and surrounding areas, focusing on Albany, Vermont, Saratoga, Syracuse, New Orleans, Long Island, and Mobile. This notebook has detailed notes of geological features, flora and fauna, political discussions, religion, anti-Irish, anti-American, and anti-English issues, as well as recording detailed evidence of the political state of slaves, and...

Dates: 13 May 1846 - 26 May 1846