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Letter from Sir Francis Galton to "Editor of Fraser's Magazine", September 1, 1875

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Title
Letter from Sir Francis Galton to "Editor of Fraser's Magazine", September 1, 1875
Creator
Galton, Francis, 1822-1911  
Date
1875-09-01  
Description
One letter from English polymath Sir Francis Galton to the Editor of Fraser's Magazine, possibly William Allingham, writing to send a memoir written on the topic of twins, to be considered for Fraser's Magazine. Galton mentions that he would like to read the paper as a lecture to the Anthropological Society, and to be later published with appendices and additions. He also mentions the paper being published in the November issue of Fraser.
Extent
1 leaf, 2 pages
Dimensions
17.8 x 11.3 cm
Language
English
Geographic Subject
Knightsbridge (London, England)  
Subject
Galton, Francis, 1822-1911  
Genre Subject
  • Manuscript  
  • Correspondence  
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 1: Correspondence
Sub-Series
Sub-series 6: Third-party Correspondence
Box Number
6
Folder Number
39
Folder Title
Galton, Sir Francis to the "Editor of Fraser's Magazine," 1875
Container
MSS 00003: Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 6: Third-party Correspondence; Box 6, Folder 39: Galton, Sir Francis to the "Editor of Fraser's Magazine," 1875
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Rights Description
This item is in the public domain.
Acquisition Information
Purchased from Ivor L. Poole Ltd., circa 1951-1953
Repository
Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Type
Correspondence  
Identifier
00003_006_039_01
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from Sir Francis Galton to "Editor of Fraser's Magazine", September 1, 1875
CreatorGalton, Francis, 1822-1911  
Date1875-09-01  
DescriptionOne letter from English polymath Sir Francis Galton to the Editor of Fraser's Magazine, possibly William Allingham, writing to send a memoir written on the topic of twins, to be considered for Fraser's Magazine. Galton mentions that he would like to read the paper as a lecture to the Anthropological Society, and to be later published with appendices and additions. He also mentions the paper being published in the November issue of Fraser.
Extent1 leaf, 2 pages
Dimensions17.8 x 11.3 cm
LanguageEnglish
Geographic SubjectKnightsbridge (London, England)  
SubjectGalton, Francis, 1822-1911  
Genre Subject
  • Manuscript  
  • Correspondence  
Collection TitleWilliam Allingham Papers
SeriesSeries 1: Correspondence
Sub-SeriesSub-series 6: Third-party Correspondence
Box Number6
Folder Number39
Folder TitleGalton, Sir Francis to the "Editor of Fraser's Magazine," 1875
ContainerMSS 00003: Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 6: Third-party Correspondence; Box 6, Folder 39: Galton, Sir Francis to the "Editor of Fraser's Magazine," 1875
RightsNo Copyright - United States
Rights DescriptionThis item is in the public domain.
Acquisition InformationPurchased from Ivor L. Poole Ltd., circa 1951-1953
RepositoryRare Book & Manuscript Library
TypeCorrespondence  
Identifier00003_006_039_01
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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