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Letter and notes of Charles Lyell

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Description: 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.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1866-1867.
Call number: mssHM 79867-79868
Creator: Lyell, Charles (1797-1875)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Burndy Library Collection, Gift of Dibner Family, November 2006.
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Charles Lyell letter to "Dear Sir,"

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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.

mssHM 72339

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Charles E. (Charles Edward) Pickett letter to Medorem Crawford

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Mr. Pickett informs Mr. Crawford that he will be arriving soon, and wishes his horses to not be disposed of, especially the mare. He also asks for potatoes and a few bushels of oats. Corner of letter missing.

mssHM 16376

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Charles Fletcher Lummis letter to Mr. Morrison

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Letter with autograph signature on Out West letterhead to Mr. Morrison, bookseller ordering four items from his catalog #48. Lummis advises him that he is going to print a reading list in his magazine on the subjects of "Indians, California, Mexico, and the like" and is advising women's clubs to form libraries and will refer them to two or three booksellers, asking Mr. Morrison to send his catalogs to those that "bite."

mssHM 40684

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Andrew Jackson, Fort Jackson, Mississippi Territory, letter to Rachel Jackson, Hermitage, near Nashville, Tennessee :

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Jackson mentions he will be going to Mobile soon and that he has submitted terms of peace to the Creek Indians and is waiting for response. He hopes to return to Tennessee soon or will have Rachel brought to Natchez or New Orleans; regrets their separation.

mssHM 22990

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H. A. Parker pocket letter book

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H.A. Parker wrote this letter from San Francisco, California to his mother over several days from April 25-27, 1853. The letter is in a letter book and is comprised of 40 pages. He wrote in detail about a visit to Chinatown with friends, including the fishing industry. He described the Chinese community, the climate, and his living arrangements. Written in a Gregory's Express Pocket Letter Book, glossy printed wrappers.

mssHM 75845

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S. P. Rickard letter to "Dear Sister"

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Letter from S. P. Rickard to his sister in which he describes the scenery, climate, and expenses in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico.

mssHM 72271

Letter and notes of Charles Lyell

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