Letters from Sopwith, Thomas to Charles Lyell, 14 November 1868 - 21 March 1874
Scope and Contents
Letters are summarised as:
1) 'The figures given by him for Elements [of Geology] are [all this text all added at a later date] Original Models'. Sopwith confirms that models used on p. 57 of the 'Elements' are original designs, not copies. Gives some detail as to the provenance of his design, in defence of enquiries by Lyell, and a Mr. Farcey. Hopes Lyell can reference the models in his next edition. Invites him to view Moelwyn mountain, which can be seen from the Woods & Forests Office. 14 November 1868.
2) 'Mr Sopwith thanks for 'Students’ Elements''. Includes that his 'cousin is making good progress with the new models'. 21 May 1874. '
Dates
- Creation: 14 November 1868 - 21 March 1874
Creator
- Sopwith, Thomas, 3 January 1803 – 16 January 1879 (English mining engineer, teacher of geology and local historian) (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Full Extent
1 folder (2 letters and 2 envelopes)
Processing Information
Listed by Bethany Lawson, and catalogued by Pamela McIntyre, Strategic Projects Archivist, November 2024.
Subject
Repository Details
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