SAFFORD
(James M., Ph.D., Professor of Natural Science at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee and State Geologist of Tennessee)
Autograph Letter Signed to Robert Morton MIDDLETON , jr., F.L.S., F.Z.S.,
(1846-1909, English shipbroker and botanist), thanking him for "the 1st Vol.of the 'Woods' and was very much pleased with them - desire to secure the other instalments. I am sorry you were not at the opening of Kimball ... I became acquainted with Prof. Hall and was much pleased with him ... With this I mail a photograph of the body 'who owes' you one", with an excellent cabinet photograph of Safford by Staples of Nashville, "I start today for Erin, Houston Co., Tenn., where I have work going on under the auspices of the U.S. Geological Sur[vey]. I have three young men at work there now", with a newspaper clipping giving their names and saying that Dr. Safford is just back from surveying coal lands in East Tennessee before going to Erin, 2 sides 8vo., Nashville, Tennessee, 1st July
Item Date:
1890
Stock No:
13929
£95
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SAFFORD
(James M., Ph.D., Professor of Natural Science at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee and State Geologist of Tennessee)
Autograph Letter Signed to Robert Morton MIDDLETON , jr., F.L.S., F.Z.S.,
(1846-1909, English shipbroker and botanist), answering his question as to whether "there is any good coal- or ore lands, valuable and accessible, that could be purchased for not more than $10 per acre. I doubt if any such land can be found any where in Tennessee. I cannot speak for Kentucky, though I think the same will be true of both states ... I will however keep my eyes and ears open", sending seasonal greetings, "We, Judge Turton and family, my wife and your humble servant are making the best of the holidays", 2 sides 8vo., Nashville, Tennessee, 31st December
Item Date:
1890
Stock No:
13930
£60
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SCHOMBURGK
(Sir Robert Hermann, 1804-1865, German-born British Traveller and Diplomat)
Signature, n.d.,
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0
Stock No:
27258
£40
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SCUDAMORE
(Sir Charles, 1779-1849, Physician to Prince Leopold)
Autograph letter in the third person to Mr Pettigrew
at Saville Street, Burlington Gardens, saying he is "much flattered by the honor" of his "card of invitation, and will be happy to attend his evenings", 1 side 6¾" x 4½", address on conjugate leaf, Wimpole Street, London, 30th April
a little light browning, small nicks in top margins from opening seal
Item Date:
1832
Stock No:
54187
£45
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SEDGWICK
(Rev. Adam, F.R.S., 1785-1873, Geologist, President of the Geological Society, secretary to Prince ALBERT)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed to "Mrs Selwyn",
telling her that he "expects to see Admiral & Mrs Warren here tomorrow ... & Mr Clarke whom you & Professor Selwyn met, I believe, at Rome - I trust that you & the Professor will do me the favour to meet them at dinner on Monday ... My servant will bring this note & a single word uttered by the lips will do admirably, provided that word is yes! ...", with a postscript saying that if she has "a Lady with you & she will come with you, so much the better for me. I only came back from London the day before yesterday & some one told me that Mrs Peacock was with you, if so I should of course be doubly happy to have the honour ...", 2 sides 8vo., on mourning paper, Trinity College, 27th February no year
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0
Stock No:
41447
£275
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