Mostrando 69 resultados

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to "My dear Lord". Acting in his role of President of the Asiatick Society (role held from 1806--1815) he was requesting that the Lord, as Patron, would act to enable Dr Wallich, keeper of the Society's museum to continue at the Presidency rather than be sent to his recent appointment at an outstation. Handwritten, dated 19 October 1814 from Calcutta. Appended to this letter is a copy of a note written by Wallich about his debt to Colebrooke in obtaining his position at the Calcutta Garden. Handwritten, dated 15 October [1820]. This has further handwritten annotation stating that "The following... Extract from letter of Dr Wallich to Dawson Turner and is in the handwriting of the latter."

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Nathaniel Wallich in which Colebrooke thanks Wallich for his correspondence and the seeds he has sent. The one that Wallich has sent for the Botanic Garden at Copenhagen he has given to Dr Fleming to take. Colebrooke encourages Wallich to write to Fleming as Fleming was instrumental in Wallich keeping his position at the Botanic Garden. He reiterates his desire for Wallich to send living plants. Colebrooke also thanks Wallich for geological specimens and gives instructions as to how to package them correctly. Wallich has been proposed for the Linnean Society which will meet some weeks after the letter's date. Handwritten, dated 15 April, 1818 with further dating in Wallich's hand arrived 24 October.

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Nathaniel Wallich in which he thanks Wallich for his correspondence and his Geological and Botanical Despatches and for Mr D Scott's remarks. He enquires whether Scott would like to be a member of the Geological Society. He writes of Limestone specimens that Wallich sent and of that he is pleased that the Gayal cattle have not been sent. He suggests that Wallich might write to his relative, Mr James Gosling, at the Cape of Good Hope who would be happy to try any specimens in his garden that Wallich thinks could flourish there. He asks about various species and botanical drawings. Handwritten, dated 8 September 1819, received 16 March 1820.

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Nathaniel Wallich in which he discusses the possibility of the introduction of rice to England. Colebrooke thanks for letters, boxes of specimens and anthropological drawings. Colebrooke asks Wallich to express his thanks to the gentlemen that provided geological specimens. Colebrooke has petitioned the Chair of the Court of Directors, East India Company on Wallich's behalf. He wishes Wallich a speedy recovery to health. Handwritten, dated 8 August 1820, received 25 February 1821.

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Nathaniel Wallich in which Colebrooke thanks Wallich for his reports on timber forests. He is pleased that Wallich continues to send specimens to India House and distribution is now less of a problem. He thanks Wallich for seeds which he has given to Mr Lambert. He also wishes to express his thanks to Wallich and Mr Hodgson for their present to the Royal Asiatic Society which when it arrives will be presented. He also asks whether Mr Hodgson would like to be proposed as a member of the Royal Asiatic Society. He discusses bills that Wallich has sent and closes with the news that Wallich's Lady is in town and Colebrooke hopes to call on her soon. Handwritten, dated 30 May 1826, received 17 January 1827.

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke in which Colebrooke thanks her for her letter and hopes still to see her and Harriet though they have yet to arrange a suitable escort to England. Colebrooke will be visiting the Marquis of Northampton over Easter and therefore asks any correspondence to be addressed there. He thinks the Sutherlands will visit when he and the girls' grandmother return to Hampstead and supplies their address in Brighton. Handwritten, dated 24 March 1817.

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke in which he regrets that Belinda will have heard via Mr Mackenzie that it is necessary for him to contest for the County of Lanark. He says that Mr Mackenzie can show her all the correspondence and she must console herself with the benefits when she comes of age. Colebrooke's mother has returned from Castle Ashby and they expect Mrs Sutherland and Louisa from Brighton this week. Mary Ann goes back to Camberwell. Handwritten, dated 23 April 1817.

Letter from Henry Thomas Colebrooke to Belinda Sutherland Colebrooke. He writes to confirm that their plan of coming in the August would suit home very well, especially if Mr Mackenzie can escort them half way to Liverpool, Harrogate or Scarborough. He is glad to find she is in agreement concerning the votes in Lanarkshire and Colebrooke has appraised Lord Alfriston and Lord Archibald Hamilton concerning the matter. In a postscript he informs Belinda that her uncle has agreed to another year's stay in India. Handwritten, dated 26 April 1817.