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MURCHISON, Sir Roderick Impey (1792-1871). Scottish geologist. Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Smith, 2 pages 8vo (note of identification in another hand at the top), no place, 22 December 1862. Inviting her to dine on Christmas Day ('to make us merry & to partake of our Turkey & mince pie'). 'I am just writing a refusal to Mrs Beckett who wishes me to dine with them on Xmas day as I make a point of keeping my wife company on that day. ...' [No: 20731] The image is of the first page only.
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