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Discussion of an volcanic eruption on the Island of Makian in reference to molluccas [sic Machian, also Mount Kie Besi, Indonesia].

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Results of investigation into some of Lyell's specimens

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6 letters, and one partial letter, 4 envelopes, and typescript copy of two letters from Darwin to Lyell extracted from Notebook 69, additional listing and photocopies of Darwin letters, probably held elsewhere. Article ''On the Distribution of the Erratic Boulders and on the Contemporaneous Unstratified Deposits of South America'.

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Discussion and proposals for various plates in Lyell's texts. Enclosed are 3 pencil drawings. Creator is dubious - 'Dawlish' reads more like 'Hamilton' currently unable to confirm correct name.

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Written at The Parsonage, Kirriemuir. Discussion on the purchasing of the schoolhouse, site and playground by the Church - presumably with financial help from the Lyell family.

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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...