Series
Papers on Geology
Catalogue reference: HY/7
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This record is about the Papers on Geology dating from n.d. [c.1770-1870].
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- HY/7
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Title (The name of the record)
- Papers on Geology
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Date (When the record was created)
- n.d. [c.1770-1870]
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Description (What the record is about)
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Cavendish's interest in geology developed approximately in the 1780s, potentially from the influence of John Michell. On his driving tours around England and Wales, Cavendish made various observations and collected samples that he later tested. These records cover a range of topics inclkuding the characteristics of various minerals. Most are not written by Henry Cavendish.
Of Cavendish's geological work, Sir Archibald Geikie wrote in Thorpe, Sir Edward "The Scientific Papers of the Honourable Henry Cavendish, F.R.S" Vol II, p432 that "it is of no geological importance, and it would add absolutely nothing of any consequence to his scientific renown." This comment was made in relation to the records of Cavendish's travels (HY/10/1-9), not in relation to the records now in this grouping.
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Arrangement (Information about the filing sequence or logical order of the record)
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HY/7/1-8 arranged as found in a bundle marked "Misc (Mineralogical)" in 2024. HY/7/9 was added from a folder marked "Misc (Geology)" and HY/7/10 was added from its respective individual folder. This re-arrangement was made on the basis of subject matter.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
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Physical description (The amount and form of the record)
- 1 folder (10 items)
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/2dc68140-eba5-4aeb-a802-d81673aae341/
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This record is held at Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
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The papers of Henry Cavendish (1731-1810) natural philosopher
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Papers on Geology