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Charles Lyell letter to "Dear Sir,"

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Description: Letter from Charles Lyell to an unnamed recipient (possibly James Hague) in which he gives directions to a February 17, 1871 meeting of the Geological Society. He also describes changes he would like to have made to Elements of Geology, particularly in regards to the "tertiary age of the fissure" of a lode from which "vast quantities of . . . precious metals" had been extracted. A copy of the book was apparently sent with the letter, and Lyell asks the recipient for further suggestions on revision.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1871, February 14.
Call number: mssHM 72339
Creator: Lyell, Charles (1797-1875)(Opens in new tab)
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Letter and notes of Charles Lyell

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The letter by Lyell is to an unknown addressee ("Sir") and is dated 1866, October 15, and was written from London. In this letter he is talking about a new, 10th edition of his book Principles of geology that is going to be released soon. He also mentions his "amended climate theory." HM 79867.

mssHM 79867-79868

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J. K. Lum letter to "dear sir,"

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Letter from J.K. Lum in Skookumchuck, Washington, to an unknown recipient. Lum offers the recipient mountain beavers for $3.00, and writes that he can "send you almost any of the birds or mammals of this country...at reasonable prices." He lists some of the animals he has for sale, and notes some prices, which vary according to the "size and difficulty of capture." He asks for a list of desired animals along with the prices the recipient is willing to pay. He also offers to make an exchange for a spider monkey, which he wants to "complete a group for the fair."

mssHM 29249

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Eugene Casserly letter to "dear sir,"

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Letter from Eugene Casserly in Washington, D.C., to an unknown recipient. In the brief letter, Casserly notes that anything the recipient writes to him "shall be as confidential as you may desire." Attached to the letter is a newspaper clipping with a biography of Casserly.

mssHM 29224

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Byam Shaw letter to "Dear Sir,"

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In this letter, Shaw is giving art career advice and schooling recommendations to an unknown recipient. Written from Kensington, London, England.

mssHM 78396

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Theodore Johnson letter to "Dear Sir,"

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Johnson requests the carte de visite of the unnamed recipient and his fellow office workers, and describes an intended office Photograph Album. He also describes the schooner Sacramento and asks after mutual acquaintances.

mssHM 72268

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H. G. Wells letter to "Dear Sir,"

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In this letter, to an unknown recipient, Wells states "I'm afraid there is little chance of my visiting...for some time ahead...."

mssHM 79016

Charles Lyell letter to "Dear Sir,"

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