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Letters from Webster, W. B to Charles Lyell, 14 February 1848 - 12 April 1852
File — Box Box 1.13: Series Coll-203/1 (Lyell 1)
Identifier: Coll-203/1/283
Scope and Contents
Letters in summary detail the content and transport of specimens from Nova Scotia, to Lyell, and preparations for the Great London Exhibition. Summarised by Lyell as, letter from Webster on 'Nova Scotia bird tracks', which details exploration and discovery. Letter re the conveyance and transport of specimens to Lyell - via Samuel Strong, merchant, and on ice sledge. Webster is concerned due to their fragility. List is included, describing the specimens, 20th March 1850. Letter from Webster...
Dates:
14 February 1848 - 12 April 1852