Key Information
Reference code
KA/IC/A/14
Title
Letters, 4-16 Mar 1840, to the Secretary of King’s College London relating to the successful application of David Ansted for the Chair of Geology
Date(s)
- 1840 Mar 4 - 1840 Mar 16 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
11pp
Scope and content
Manuscript letters to the Secretary of King’s College London comprising of letters regarding the successful application of David Thomas Ansted (1814-1880) for the Chair of Geology, including testimonials from Sir Charles Lyell (1797-1875), geologist and former Professor of Geology; William Whewell (1794-1866), writer on the history and philosophy of science.