| Ref No | LDGSL/838/L/13/2 |
| Title | Murchison correspondence: letter from William LONSDALE |
| Date | 29 Apr 1826 |
| Level | Item |
| Extent | 1 letter |
| Format | Document |
| Description | Murchison correspondence: letter from William LONSDALE, Batheaston, 29 Apr 1826. Re: Murchison becoming honorary Secretary of the Society; Henry Thomas De la Beche's visit to the Bath Literary and Philosophical Institution; turns down request to accompany Murchison on forthcoming summer field trip to the Sutherlandshire coal basin; declines to become a member of the Geological Society [joined in 1829]; suggests a new motto for the Society; seeks Murchison's opinion on George Poulett Scrope. |
| 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 | LONSDALE | William | 1794-1871 | geologist |
| Previous reference | LDGSL 838/M/L13 |