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Letters from Charles Lyell, to Christopher Kerr, 13 December 1856-20 June 1859

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Identifier: Coll-203/B13/3

Scope and Contents

Correspondence from Sir Charles Lyell to his land agent, Christoper Kerr on the running of Lyell's property in Scotland. Subjects include: legal issues with Mr Webber, new tenant Dr. Maxton, rents, Home Farm, trying to sell Glaswell, and updates as to Lyell's whereabouts and family.

Dates

  • Creation: 13 December 1856-20 June 1859

Creator

Full Extent

1 folder (29 items (27 Letters, 2 invoices, 5 envelopes) )

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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