Box Box 3.1

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...