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From:
Robert Chambers
To:
William Kemp
Date:
5 Nov 1847
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/53)
Summary:

Has found a fine terrace at Middleton Moor.

Contributor:
Ruth Cramond
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From:
Robert Chambers
To:
William Kemp
Date:
11 Nov 1847
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/54)
Summary:

The measurements differ to a startling degree. Asks WK to engage the professional surveyor at Melrose to survey the heights again.

Contributor:
Ruth Cramond
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From:
Robert Chambers
To:
William Kemp
Date:
22 Nov 1847
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/55)
Summary:

The surveyor’s report has left RC even more puzzled and he may have to give up the Eildons altogether.

Contributor:
Ruth Cramond
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From:
Robert Chambers
To:
William Kemp
Date:
30 Nov 1847
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/56)
Summary:

Has discovered Mr Mitchell’s assistant added in 28′ erroneously, but that still leaves anomalies.

Contributor:
Ruth Cramond
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From:
Robert Chambers
To:
William Kemp
Date:
8 Dec 1847
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/57)
Summary:

The measurements are looking better, but he would still like more checks made.

Contributor:
Ruth Cramond
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From:
Robert Chambers
To:
William Kemp
Date:
22 Dec 1847
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/58)
Summary:

Has now authoratative datum for height of Hawick Railway above the sea.

Contributor:
Ruth Cramond
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From:
Robert Chambers
To:
William Kemp
Date:
1848?
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/62)
Summary:

Memorandum: Remarks on Mr Kemp’s table.

Contributor:
Ruth Cramond
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From:
Robert Chambers
To:
William Kemp
Date:
18 Feb 1848
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/59)
Summary:

Is about to send his manuscript to the printers, and asks for any late additions.

Contributor:
Ruth Cramond
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From:
Robert Chambers
To:
William Kemp
Date:
2 Mar 1848
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/60)
Summary:

RC still wants some heights checked.

Contributor:
Ruth Cramond
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From:
Robert Chambers
To:
William Kemp
Date:
14 Mar 1848
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/61)
Summary:

Thanks for the re-measurements. RC has found more interesting geology in Northumberland and County Durham.

Contributor:
Ruth Cramond
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From:
Robert Chambers
To:
William Kemp
Date:
4 Apr 1848
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/63)
Summary:

Has received measurements of alluvial terraces at Crawford.

Contributor:
Ruth Cramond
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From:
Robert Chambers
To:
William Kemp
Date:
14 Apr 1848
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/64)
Summary:

Surprised to receive WK’s measurements from Teviotdale.

Contributor:
Ruth Cramond
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From:
Robert Chambers
To:
William Kemp
Date:
29 Sept 1848
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/68)
Summary:

RC’s rebuttal of claims that he had passed over WK’s part in the researches (Athenaeum, 23 September 1848, pp. 958–9).

Contributor:
Ruth Cramond
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From:
Robert Chambers
To:
William Kemp
Date:
6 Oct 1848
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/69a)
Summary:

A second attempt by RC to defend his conduct.

Contributor:
Ruth Cramond
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From:
Edward Charlesworth
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
11 November 1842
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 85a
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
Edward Charlesworth
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
6 August 1847
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 86
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
Henry Coleman
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
12 February 1846
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add.8856/293
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
Henry Coleman
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
26 June 1846
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add.8856/292
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
From:
Hugh Cuming
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
28 July 1845
Source of text:
DAR 205.3: 267, 268
Summary:

Discusses names and distributions of Pacific shells. [Lists by CD and Edward Forbes record names and ranges of shells collected by HC in the Galapagos.]

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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From:
Joseph George Cumming
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
10 May 1848
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 103
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project