| Ref No | LDGSL/838/G/2/47 |
| Title | Murchison correspondence: letter from Archibald GEIKIE |
| Date | 14 Apr 1870 |
| Level | Item |
| Extent | 1 letter |
| Format | Document |
| Description | Murchison correspondence: letter from Archibald GEIKIE, Naples*, 14 Apr 1870. Re: Hopes the decision that geologists at the Survey no longer have to pass civil service exams will apply retrospectively to James Croll; keen that the vacancy in the Scottish Survey be filled before his return; is exploring the volcanic region around Naples with Joseph Prestwich, plans to travel to Lipari the next day; met a number of scientific acquaintances in Rome including Joseph Barclay Pentland, Édouard Verneuil and Mrs Somerville. |
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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 | GEIKIE | Archibald | 1835-1924 | geologist and historian |