| Reference number | MS/257/3/90 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.836 |
| Previous numbers | ES3/28/836 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy of a letter from Charles Lyell, 73 Harley Street to [William] Sharpey |
| Date | 29 May 1871 |
| Description | Regarding Professor [Oswald] Heer’s claims to a royal medal. Lyell praises and describes Heer’s work in the advancement of science. Refers to Heer’s work on the arctic regions, his dedication, and the head of the Botanical Department at the British Museum’s testimonial arguing the value of Heer’s papers. Lyell refers to some ‘unavoidable’ errors by Heer as well as other ‘palaeontological labourers’, and their corrections. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Access status | Open |
| Related records in the catalogue | MS/257/3/89 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA8255 | Lyell; Sir; Charles (1797 - 1875) | 1797 - 1875 |