Lyell, Sir Charles, 1797-1875 (1st Baronet | Scottish geologist) -- correspondence to

Journal article authored by Geikie, Prof. Archibald, on 'Metamorphic and Volcanic Actions', 18 December 1873

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Identifier: Coll-203/B1/44

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Complimentary copy of journal article read by Geikie on metamorphic and volcanic actions, to the Edinburgh Geological Society, inscribed 'Sir Charles Lyell Bart with A Geikie's Compliments'.

Dates: 18 December 1873

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Sir Charles Lyell / Correspondence to Charles Lyell, A-Z 'Acceptance in Lieu' tranche

Kean, Charles, 19 May 1845; early March 1846; 26 October 1850

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Identifier: Coll-1989/33

Scope and Contents 1. Autograph letter signed from Charles Kean to Mrs. Horner, probably Anne Susanna Horner, in response to an invitation, dated 19 May 1845, Keydell House, Horndean (Hampshire): "It will, I assure you, give Mrs. Kean and myself great pleasure to wait upon you at Dinner next Monday 26th. We hope to reach no. 3 Torrington Square tomorrow evening and had intended to return home next Saturday but as we cannot resist your kind invitation we shall delay our stay in Town until Tuesday morning 27th....

Dates: 19 May 1845; early March 1846; 26 October 1850

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Collection of letters sent by various individuals to members of the Lyell and Horner families

Lawrence, Abbot, 5 February 1850

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Identifier: Coll-1989/38

Scope and Contents Autograph letter signed from Abbot Lawrence to Sir Charles Lyell, dated 5 February 1850, Piccadilly, London: "I need not say to you that I am greatly obliged for your kind note. If I were in condition to dine out, I should avail myself of the honor and the pleasure of your invitation. I wish very much to meet the persons composing your society. I have not yet ventured to walk out, but I drive every day. My health is improving rapidly, and I hope very soon to be able to go among men again....

Dates: 5 February 1850

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Collection of letters sent by various individuals to members of the Lyell and Horner families

Letter from Baines, T., to Charles Lyell, 25 February 1869

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Identifier: Coll-203/B1/7

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Letter recognising the receipt of cheque for drawings for Lyell - on wood, of Santorini, and on paper of Salto delta Ginneuta, Cass Grande, Section of Casa Grande, of Etna "I'm glad you liked the Santorini and that the other drawings were not quite failures".

Dates: 25 February 1869

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Sir Charles Lyell / Correspondence to Charles Lyell, A-Z 'Acceptance in Lieu' tranche

Letter from Beattie, William, to Charles Lyell, 8 September 1848

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Identifier: Coll-203/B1/8

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Reports on Pectoral fin Fossils found in Carcary Montrose and featured in the Montrose Standard. Description of Museum at Montrose and Cephalaspis Lyelli [sic Lyellii] found in a quarry on the Hill opposite Brechin. Includes Lyell's membership card for the Montrose Natural History and Antiquarian Society.

Dates: 8 September 1848