1. Add MS 41077
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 41077
- Title:
- LETTERS, chiefly from men of science, to James Croll, F.R.S., LL.D. (d. 1890), physical geologist, with letters to his biographer, James Campbell Irons, etc.; 1863-1898 and n.d. Some appear in Irons's Dr. Croll's Life and Work, 1896. The names of the writers are given in the Index. At the beginning (ff. 1-6) are three letters from [Charles Bruce, 5th Earl of] Elgin, to Robert Dryburgh, shipbuilder of Leith, relating to the building of a vessel to be called The Countess of Elgin"; 18 Jan.-26 ...
- Scope & Content:
- George Frederick Samuel Robinson, Viscount Goderich; 2nd Earl of Ripon and 3rd Earl De Grey of Wrest; 1st Marquess of Ripon: Letter to Lord Rosebery: 1886. includes: ff. 1, 3, 6 Charles Bruce, 5th Earl of Elgin: Letters to R. Dryburgh: 1763.ff. 1-6 Ship-building: Letters rel. to building o...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 18th century-19th century
- Extent:
- 1 item