| Description | Letter from Thomas DAVIDSON, East Brixton, to Charles Moore, Ilminster, Somersetshire, 3 Oct 1849. Re: Has been fossil hunting in the quarries near Radstock, with thumbnail section and descriptions of the fossils which were found in the upper bed; sends a list of fossil brachiopoda species (a few with thumbnail sketches) which he would like Moore to send him; starting work on the plates of Oolitic brachiopoda which he will send Moore. |
| Administrative History | The plates referenced in the letter likely relate to: Davidson, T, 'British fossil Brachiopoda'. Monograph of the Palaeontographical Society (1851-1886). |