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

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Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Correspondence sent to Sir Charles Lyell

Found in 434 Collections and/or Records:

Letters from Harding, Ebenezer Fitch to Charles Lyell, 30 October 1850

 File — Box Box 1.5: Series Coll-203/1 (Lyell 1)
Identifier: Coll-203/1/117
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series of correspondence is arranged alphabetically, A-Z, including one ‘Miscellaneous’ section within the 'M' series. 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 - for example his brother in law Charles Bunbury. Lyell himself, Mary or Arabella Buckley have mostly recorded a summary of the contents of the correspondence, either on the...
Dates: 30 October 1850
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Sir Charles Lyell / Correspondence to Charles Lyell, A-Z 1927 tranche

Letters from Harkness, Robert to Charles Lyell, 1 October 1855 - 29 January 1873

 File — Box Box 1.5: Series Coll-203/1 (Lyell 1)
Identifier: Coll-203/1/118
Scope and Contents

Letters contain:
Sidlaw and Strathmore section map sketch in,
Bridge of Allan to Callender section map sketch in,
Loose yellow geological specimens relating to Moel Tryfan geology relates to letter 5th April 1864 "a considerable quantity of flint-chips among the shell beds two of which I send you"
Criticisms of 'Antiquity of Man'.

Dates: 1 October 1855 - 29 January 1873
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Sir Charles Lyell / Correspondence to Charles Lyell, A-Z 1927 tranche

Letters from Harper, L to Charles Lyell, July 1853

 File — Box Box 1.6: Series Coll-203/1 (Lyell 1)
Identifier: Coll-203/1/119
Scope and Contents

Summarised as by Professor Harper, on Alabama Chalk, sent July 1853 to Lyell in New York, received August 1853. Letter written from Eutaw Greene, Alabama.

Dates: July 1853
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Sir Charles Lyell / Correspondence to Charles Lyell, A-Z 1927 tranche

Letters from Harris, Charles to Charles Lyell, 18 April 1832 - 7 December 1868

 File — Box Box 1.6: Series Coll-203/1 (Lyell 1)
Identifier: Coll-203/1/120
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series of correspondence is arranged alphabetically, A-Z, including one ‘Miscellaneous’ section within the 'M' series. 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 - for example his brother in law Charles Bunbury. Lyell himself, Mary or Arabella Buckley have mostly recorded a summary of the contents of the correspondence, either on the...
Dates: 18 April 1832 - 7 December 1868
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Sir Charles Lyell / Correspondence to Charles Lyell, A-Z 1927 tranche

Letters from Hartmann, Carl Friedrich Alexander to Charles Lyell, 10 August 1832 - 10 August 1839

 File — Box Box 1.6: Series Coll-203/1 (Lyell 1)
Identifier: Coll-203/1/121
Scope and Contents

Hartmann was the German translator of Principles of Geology. Correspondence includes sketches and drawings and relates to the translation of Principles; the death of Friedrich Hoffmann; and the translation of Elements.

Dates: 10 August 1832 - 10 August 1839
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Sir Charles Lyell / Correspondence to Charles Lyell, A-Z 1927 tranche

Letters from Hartt, Charles Frederick to Charles Lyell, 15 November 1870

 File — Box Box 1.6: Series Coll-203/1 (Lyell 1)
Identifier: Coll-203/1/122
Scope and Contents

Summarised as 'Hartt coal formation in Brazil Nov[ember] 15 1870'. Written on board a steamer, near Mont Alegie, Rio des Amazons, Brazil. This letter from Charles Hartt to Charles Lyell relates to the geological characteristics of the Amazon - limestone, sandstone - and chiefly about the comparison of marine fossils to those in Nova Scotia. Many species names are referenced. Places mentioned include: Amazonia Valley, North Andes, Tocantins, Tapajos, Nova Scotia.

Dates: 15 November 1870
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Sir Charles Lyell / Correspondence to Charles Lyell, A-Z 1927 tranche

Letters from Hartung, Georg to Charles Lyell, 23 May 1854 - 6 June 1854

 File — Box Box 1.6: Series Coll-203/1 (Lyell 1)
Identifier: Coll-203/1/123
Scope and Contents

Correspondence including: section of Tenerife sketch, Section of Madeira sketch, Loose tracing paper sketch, string bound paper (1 of 5), More loose sketches (2 of 5), four water colour Madeira volcano loose (3 of 5), Madeira maps and sketches loose (4 of 5). See also more correspondence at Coll-203/B1/54, series relating to Maderia Coll-203/2, and specific Notebooks.

Dates: 23 May 1854 - 6 June 1854
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Sir Charles Lyell / Correspondence to Charles Lyell, A-Z 1927 tranche

Letters from Hawkins, John to Charles Lyell, 8 February 1832 - 31 May 1832

 File — Box Box 1.6: Series Coll-203/1 (Lyell 1)
Identifier: Coll-203/1/124
Scope and Contents

Two letters detailing Hawkin's memories of Raspe and also his own travels and work in Santorini

Dates: 8 February 1832 - 31 May 1832
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Sir Charles Lyell / Correspondence to Charles Lyell, A-Z 1927 tranche

Letters from Heath, Douglas Denon to Charles Lyell, January 1866 - 16 June 1866

 File — Box Box 1.6: Series Coll-203/1 (Lyell 1)
Identifier: Coll-203/1/125
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series of correspondence is arranged alphabetically, A-Z, including one ‘Miscellaneous’ section within the 'M' series. 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 - for example his brother in law Charles Bunbury. Lyell himself, Mary or Arabella Buckley have mostly recorded a summary of the contents of the correspondence, either on the...
Dates: January 1866 - 16 June 1866
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Sir Charles Lyell / Correspondence to Charles Lyell, A-Z 1927 tranche

Letters from Heath, John Moore to Charles Lyell, 22nd September 1865

 File — Box Box 1.6: Series Coll-203/1 (Lyell 1)
Identifier: Coll-203/1/126
Scope and Contents

Summarised as Attraction of Polar Ice - Cap. Refers to Croll's 'new theory'.
See also 'Miscelleanous and unidentified letters Coll-203/B2/3

Dates: 22nd September 1865
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Sir Charles Lyell / Correspondence to Charles Lyell, A-Z 1927 tranche