Letter to Sir Archibald Geikie from Capt Clarence Edward Dutton, 27 May 1880
Item
Identifier: Coll-74/11/5/4
Scope and Contents
Letter to Sir Archibald Geikie from Capt Clarence Edward Dutton sending him an advance copy of his book for review with some notes concerning known typographical errors. He reports that the United States Geological Survey is awaiting a decision from the Senate concerning expansion to incorporate individual State Surveys. He is not hopeful of a favourable outcome due to some hostility from Congress.
Dates
- 27 May 1880
Creator
- Dutton, Capt Clarence Edward, 1841?1912 (American geologist, United States Geological Survey) (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
1 letter
Extent
From the Fonds: 2 metres
Physical Description
1 letter
Processing Information
None
Processing Information
Sarah Higgins 24 August 2001
Repository Details
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Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
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