Ref NoGSL/COM/MA/2
TitleRough minutes of the Map Committee, 1839-1855
DateNov 1839-Jan 1855
LevelFile
Extent1 volume
FormatDocument
DescriptionRough minute book of the meetings of the Map Committee concerned with the sale, reprint and revision of George Bellas Greenough's Geological Map of England and Wales, November 1839-January 1855. Includes loose correspondence mostly from booksellers relating to sales or advertising of the map. At the back of the volume and within are additional, original letters concerning the construction of the map, see GSL/COM/MA/1.
Administrative HistoryOn 5 June 1839, Council requested that the President, William Buckland, set up a new Map Committee to oversee the production of the second edition of Greenough's 'Geological Map of England & Wales. The first meeting was held on 20 November 1839. Buckland appointed Henry Warburton, Greenough & John Taylor to committee. William Lonsdale was to act as secretary.

Greenough again underwrote the expenses for the drafting of the Geological Map [£718 2s 5d], but the Society was to organise any matters connected with its printing, colouring and sale. Income from the sales of the Map were to first defray these costs, thereafter Greenough would be recompensed.
Access ConditionsAccess is by appointment only. Please contact the Archivist for further information.
LanguageEnglish
ArchNoteDescription by Caroline Lam
SubjectGreenough's map of England and Wales
Previous referenceCOM Ma/2
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/110LONSDALE; William (1794-1871); geologist1794-1871
DS/UK/11BUCKLAND; William (1784-1856); geologist and dean of Westminster1784-1856
DS/UK/8GREENOUGH; George Bellas (1778-1855); geologist1778-1855
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