| Ref No | LDGSL/838/G/2/12 |
| Title | Murchison correspondence: letter from Archibald GEIKIE |
| Date | 23 Oct 1866 |
| Level | Item |
| Extent | 1 letter |
| Format | Document |
| Description | Murchison correspondence: letter from Archibald GEIKIE, Franklin Villa, Ayr*, 23 Oct 1866. Re: reassures Murchison that he is working on the revision of 'Siluria' but would like to meet with him in person when next in London; agrees with Murchison on goverment interference with the Survey; is distracted by his long wait for a Chair of Geology to be established at Edinburgh University and has heard from Lyell that there are plans to petition the government. |
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| Language | English |
| ArchNote | Description by John Thackray; revised by Caroline Lam. |
| CreatorName | GEIKIE | Archibald | 1835-1924 | geologist and historian |
| Previous reference | LDGSL 838/M/G2 |