Vernon Lushington letters, 1861-1870, to Harry Govier Seeley

Mss.B.L97

Date: 1861-1870 | Size: 0.25 Linear feet, 15 items

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Abstract

These letters are to the British geologist, Harry Govier Seeley. Lushington was apparently a friend or mentor, and he advises Seeley to become a geologist, and praises his poetry. Some of the letters concern paleontology, university education at Cambridge, and an observation on Robert Browning.

Background note

Vernon Lushington 1832 March 8 – 1912 January 24, was an English barrister. A Deputy Judge Advocate General, Second Secretary to the Admiralty, and was associated with the Pre-Raphaelites.

Collection Information

Physical description

15 items.

Provenance

Purchased from Myers (£60.00) and accessioned, 1972 (1972 468ms).

Indexing Terms

Corporate Name(s)

University of Cambridge.

Occupation(s)

Geologists.

Personal Name(s)

Browning, Robert, 1812-1889
Lushington, Vernon,1832-1912.
Seeley, Harry Govier, 1839-1909

Subject(s)

Geology.
Paleontology.

Detailed Inventory

Vernon Lushington letter to Harry Govier Seeley	1861 August 8	Box 1: folder 1	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Vernon Lushington letter to Harry Govier Seeley	1862 February 1?	Box 1: folder 2	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Vernon Lushington letter to Harry Govier Seeley	1862 April 11	Box 1: folder 3	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Vernon Lushington letter to Harry Govier Seeley	1862 September 15	Box 1: folder 4	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Vernon Lushington letter to Harry Govier Seeley	1863 April 19	Box 1: folder 5	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Vernon Lushington letter to Harry Govier Seeley	1865 January 29	Box 1: folder 6	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Vernon Lushington letter to Harry Govier Seeley	1867 August 12	Box 1: folder 7	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Vernon Lushington letter to Harry Govier Seeley	1870 April 10	Box 1: folder 8	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Vernon Lushington letter to Harry Govier Seeley	1870 September 17	Box 1: folder 9	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Vernon Lushington letter to Harry Govier Seeley	May 9	Box 1: folder 10	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Vernon Lushington letter to Harry Govier Seeley	October 22	Box 1: folder 11	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Vernon Lushington letter to Harry Govier Seeley	December 1	Box 1: folder 12	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Vernon Lushington letter to Harry Govier Seeley	Saturday Evening	Box 1: folder 13	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Vernon Lushington letter to Harry Govier Seeley	undated	Box 1: folder 14	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Vernon Lushington letter to Harry Govier Seeley	undated	Box 1: folder 15	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
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