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GSL - GSL - Records of the Geological Society of London
L - GSL/L - Letterbooks and letters
R - GSL/L/R - Secretary's In Letters
1 - GSL/L/R/1 - Secretary's In Letters, 1834-1835
Ref No
GSL/L/R/1/159
Title
Letter from Decimus BURTON
Date
12 Jan 1835
Level
Item
Extent
1 letter
Format
Document
Description
Secretary's In letters: From Decimus BURTON to William Lonsdale. Re: costs for alterations to Somerset House and the waiving of his commission, 12 January 1835.
Administrative History
The Society acquired an additional floor in Somerset House in 1834, Decimus Burton oversaw the fitting and modifications to the new space.
Access Conditions
Access is by appointment only. Please contact the Archivist for further information.
Language
English
Related Material
Burton refers to a previous letter which he sent to the President on 7 May 1834, this is to be found here: LDGSL/4/49.
ArchNote
Description by John Thackray
CreatorName
BURTON | Decimus | 1800-1881 | architectÂ
Subject
Somerset House
Geological Society of London's apartments
Previous reference
LR 1/159
Persons
Code
PersonName
Dates
DS/UK/80
BURTON; Decimus (1800-1881); architect
1800-1881
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