Letters from Bell, Lady Marian, to Charles Lyell, 26 June 1873 - February 1877
Scope and Contents
Condolences on the death of Mary E. Lyell. An account copied from Lady Bell's notebook titled ''Sir Charles and Lady Lyell'. Gives her account of meeting Lyell saying 'Mrs Somerville she introduced to us Charles Lyell as a 'very promising youth from Oxford'. We met often afterwards at Leonard Horner's- Geology was then their common pursuit".
Dates
- Creation: 26 June 1873 - February 1877
Creator
Language of Materials
English
Extent
2 letters (1 folder)
Subject
- Lyell, Sir Charles, 1797-1875 (1st Baronet | Scottish geologist) (Recipient, Person)
Creator
Repository Details
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