| Ref No | LDGSL/838/V/5/4 |
| Title | Murchison correspondence: letter from William Venables VERNON, later VERNON-HARCOURT |
| Date | Dec 1831 |
| Level | Item |
| Extent | 1 letter |
| Format | Document |
| Description | Murchison correspondence: letter from William Venables VERNON, later VERNON-HARCOURT, Dec 1831. Re: expresses his concerns that Mr Johnson is eager to go to press with a report of their 'infant society' [British Association], but would prefer to wait for an authentic account; David Brewster and Forbes at work on the Physical Committee's report; has consulted Adam Sedgwick and [?W D] Conybeare regarding the Geological Committee and refers to other possible contributions from William Hutton, Elie de Beaumont and Gideon Mantell. |
| 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 | HARCOURT | William Venables Vernon | 1789-1871 | founder of the British Association for the Advancement of Science |
| Previous reference | LDGSL 838/M/V5 |