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 your striking and most excellent photograph ... I do not know that I can promise much as to the purchasing of your herbarium ... owing to the great expense of erecting the new Law and Dental building in this city. Would you dispose of any part of it separately?", 1 side 8vo., Nashville, Tennessee, 25th January
Item Date:
1890
Stock No:
13928
£60
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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), 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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