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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:

Letter from Taylor, J.J[G]., to Charles Lyell, 12 April 1860 - 5 July 1866

 File — Box Box 3.3: Series Coll-203/B1
Identifier: Coll-203/B1/94
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...
Dates: 12 April 1860 - 5 July 1866
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 The Geological Club, to Charles Lyell, 27 February 1874 - 26 October 1874

 File — Box Box 3.2: Series Coll-203/B1
Identifier: Coll-203/B1/45
Scope and Contents Correspondence from The Geological Club - now known as the Geological Society. Note of Charles Lyell's answers to Geological Club testimonial and note of resolution dated 25 Feb 1874 to congratulate Lyell on his being 50 years a member of the club; Letter to Sir Charles Lyell advising him of the resolution by members of the Geological Club to offer congratulations on Lyell being a member for 50 years, with enclosed note of resolution; Letter from the treasurer Robert W. Mylne to the members...
Dates: 27 February 1874 - 26 October 1874
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 The Royal Society, to Charles Lyell, 30 November 1858 - 1864

 File — Box Box 3.3: Series Coll-203/B1
Identifier: Coll-203/B1/85
Scope and Contents

Letters containing an extract from the Address of the President of the Royal Society on presenting The Copley Medal to Sir Charles Lyell and an extract from the Proceedings of the Royal Society, No. 78; Obituary notice concerning Leonard Horner, 1785-1864.

Dates: 30 November 1858 - 1864
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 Thomson, Wyville, to Charles Lyell, 22 January 1871

 File — Box Box 3.3: Series Coll-203/B1
Identifier: Coll-203/B1/95
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...
Dates: 22 January 1871
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 Tiddleman, R.H., to Charles Lyell, 7 February 1873 - 9 February 1873

 File — Box Box 3.3: Series Coll-203/B1
Identifier: Coll-203/B1/97
Scope and Contents

Folio containing abstract of paper by R.H. Tiddleman on 'The Icesheet in the North West of England' and abstract of paper by R.H. Tiddleman on 'The Age of the Icesheet of the Irish Sea Basin'.

Dates: 7 February 1873 - 9 February 1873
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 Von Strombeck, to Charles Lyell, 17 April 1836

 File — Box Box 3.3: Series Coll-203/B1
Identifier: Coll-203/B1/98
Scope and Contents

Letter from Von Strombeck to Lyell regarding a translation of Lyell's publication.

Dates: 17 April 1836
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 Wallace, Alfred Russel, to Charles Lyell, 7 July 1865

 File — Box Box 3.3: Series Coll-203/B1
Identifier: Coll-203/B1/99
Scope and Contents

Letter to Lyell thanking him for note, and corrections received. Surprised by Lubbock's note, which he had thought was a mistake, grateful that Lyell has agreed with him. Praises Lubbock's book which includes facts and arguments 'in a clear and forcible manner' though fails to understand why Horner's 'Nile [?] evidence is deemed 'unsatisfactory'.

Dates: 7 July 1865
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 Williamson, Prof., to Charles Lyell, 20 March 1874

 File — Box Box 3.3: Series Coll-203/B1
Identifier: Coll-203/B1/100
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...
Dates: 20 March 1874
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 Winthrop, Robert C. (of Boston, Mass.), to Charles Lyell, 6 April 1874 - 18 May 1874

 File — Box Box 3.4: Series Coll-203/B1
Identifier: Coll-203/B1/101
Scope and Contents Letters written from Boston, Massachusetts, mainly concerned with Lyell's donation to the Agassiz Memorial Fund: Summarised as 'R. C. Winthrop of Mass[achusetts] May 19/47 Custom Ho[use] Officers U[nited] S[tates]'. Letter relates Winthrop's thoughts on the quality of the Customs House Officers. People mentioned include: George Bancroft. 18 May 1847 The letter thanks Lyell for donating...
Dates: 6 April 1874 - 18 May 1874
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 Wolcott, Roger, to Charles Lyell, 12 October 1872

 File — Box Box 3.4: Series Coll-203/B1
Identifier: Coll-203/B1/102
Scope and Contents

This letter answers Lady Lyell's questions about the early history of Massachusetts.People mentioned: Henry Torrey. Places mentioned include: Massachusetts, and Vermont. Subjects mentioned include: History of New England by John Palfrey, History of Salem Witchcraft by Charles Upham, President of the United States, Senate, and the Athenaeum Library.

Dates: 12 October 1872
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Sir Charles Lyell / Correspondence to Charles Lyell, A-Z 'Acceptance in Lieu' tranche