| Ref No | LDGSL/838/B/34/9 |
| Title | Murchison correspondence: letter from William BUCKLAND |
| Date | 5 Dec 1834 |
| Level | Item |
| Extent | 1 letter |
| Format | Document |
| Description | Murchison correspondence: letter from William BUCKLAND, Oxford, 5 Dec 1834. Re: Has signed the certificate for Featherston [?George William Featherstonhaugh] agreeing to his scientific ability [?for a Fellowship of the Royal Society] but is doubtful whether he can be considered a British subject, suggests Murchison seek advice as to whether there is a precedent; thanks Mrs Murchison on behalf of his children; asks for Murchison's opinion on the stratigraphy of the Transition series; has finished the Bridgewater chapter on fossil fishes, but would like information on the fossils of the Old Red Sandstone. |
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| Access Conditions | Access is by appointment only. Please contact the Archivist for further information. |
| Language | English |
| ArchNote | Description by John Thackray, revised by Caroline Lam |
| CreatorName | BUCKLAND | William | 1784-1856 | geologist and dean of Westminster |
| Previous reference | LDGSL 838/M/B34/9 |