From:
Ada Byron (King)
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
12 Aug 1835
Source of text:
MSBY 3 / 60, Dep. c. 367, Bod, MS
Summary:
No summary available.
Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse
No summary available.
Looks forward to seeing volcanoes in Galapagos Islands.
Has altered his views on Cordillera formations as a result of another trip. Discusses his theory of their origin and history.
Mr Wilson's financial difficulties, consequent loss of legacies owed to the Wallace children, and opinion that Miss Draper's father, as the co-executor of John Greenell's will, may be liable to pay them; stoppage of interest payments, pressing debts; asking Miss Draper to intercede, her father being ill.