Key Information
Reference code
KA/IC/L/40
Title
Letters, 1863, to the Secretary of King’s College London from correspondents with surnames or topics beginning with L
Date(s)
- 1863 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
1 bundle
Scope and content
Manuscript letters to the Secretary of King’s College London including Gottlieb Wilhelm Leitner (1840-1899), Professor of Arabic Language and Literature, reporting to College Council on the progress of the Oriental Department, including the ill health of James Ballantyne (1813-1864), Professor of Sanscrit Language and Literature, the progress of the staff in his Department; James Gylby Lonsdale (1816-1892) Professor of Classical Literature, thanking the College Council for his appointment; John Lyon, Secretary of King’s College Hospital, stating his reasons for resigning.