Box Box 3.1

Scope and Contents From the Series: This series of correspondence is arranged alphabetically, A-Z. Each correspondent has been assigned a file number – there may be several folders within that file, evidencing the longevity and depth of the relationship between Lyell and the correspondent. Lyell himself, Mary or Arabella Buckley have mostly recorded a summary of the contents of the correspondence, either on the letter itself, or, on the associated envelope. These summaries have been used as the basis of the catalogue...

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Addressed from the Post Office, Sarawak. Discussion on the specifics of a stone discovered by the author

Scope and Contents Discussion of interpretation and grammar of collective names of species; 'Discussion on preferences for names of species; 'Apologies upon missing Lyell and passing on a message from Charles Gaudin; 'Thanking Lyell for his presentation of his text 'Antiquity of Man'; 'Pointing out various mistakes or "slips" in 'Antiquity of Man', particularly in his cave observations; 'Disagreement with Lyell with an argument in 'Antiquity of Man' - supported by Mr Prestwich too; 'Informing Lyell of the...

Scope and Contents Letters relating to Lyell's Kinnordy Estate, written from Lochmill and Kirriemuir. Letter to William Grant by author concerning a 'Summons of Removing' and the re-letting of Lockmill; Concern over the 'Summons of Removing' and offering to up-date the property in return for him and his family being allowed to remain the tenants; Letter to Robert Forrest from William Grant expressing similar terms as in the letter to Lyell; Informing Lyell of the 'Summons of Removing' author served on the...

Scope and Contents From the Series: This series of correspondence is arranged alphabetically, A-Z. Each correspondent has been assigned a file number – there may be several folders within that file, evidencing the longevity and depth of the relationship between Lyell and the correspondent. Lyell himself, Mary or Arabella Buckley have mostly recorded a summary of the contents of the correspondence, either on the letter itself, or, on the associated envelope. These summaries have been used as the basis of the catalogue...

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Looking for support from Lyell in the author's bid for the Toronto Natural History Chair, and then thanking him for testimonial

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1) On Prof. Agassiz filling the Natural History Chair at the University of Edinburgh; 2) Synopsis of various lectures given by the author

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Declining dinner engagement; Arranging to give Lyell a copy of 'Blake's Life' as promised; Setting the date for a play production - play still to be decided upon; On possible visit

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1) Report by Airlie on his Factor, Mr Geekie taking and recording levels of river, and difficulties with the equipment, weather, and density of woods. 2) List of measurements (made by Geekie) written on the front page of the 'Catalogue of the Maps, horizontal and vertical sections and other publications of the Geological Survey of Great Britain and Ireland to June 1863'. 3) Answers to queries by Lyell as to the Barrier at Glenarm, Parish of Cortachy

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'Sales of 'Principles of Geology'. Cheque issued on Union Bank London for £27 13 1 in payment of above