| Description | Murchison correspondence: letter from William HUTTON, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 2 May 1831. Re: First part of Hutton & Lindley's 'Fossil Flora' to appear in July, disappointed it was not published earlier as he has an abundance of material and is keen for Murchison to urge Lindley to be quicker without mentioning him; the publications of the Natural History Society are taking up much of his time, the new society has proved extremely popular; has made much progress on the minute geological map of the district showing the dykes, veins, coal seams, limestone and sandstone; Adam Sedgwick made an honorary member of the Natural History Society and is keen to propose Murchison for the same honour; congratulates Murchison's election as President of the Geological Society. |