| Ref No | LDGSL/838/L/17/35 |
| Title | Murchison correspondence: letter from Charles LYELL |
| Date | 7 Jan 1860 |
| Level | Item |
| Extent | 1 letter |
| Format | Document |
| Description | Murchison correspondence: letter from Charles LYELL, London, 7 Jan 1860. Re: The rude response to Leonard Horner's suggestions of candidates for the Wollaston Medal; Lyell and Prestwich believing Searles Wood deserves the award; [Wollaston Fund?] should be donated to [Edward] Vivian's plan to excavate Kent's Cavern which is preferable to Brixham Cave. |
| 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 | LYELL | Sir | Charles | 1797-1875 | 1st baronet | geologist |
| Previous reference | LDGSL 838/M/L17 |