Boulton, Montagu to Francis Galton

Date:
c1845-1846
Reference:
GALTON/1/3/1/2
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Galton Papers
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Boulton, Montagu to Francis Galton. In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Three letters from Montagu Boulton, written to Galton whilst travelling through Egypt, Sudan and Syria:

  • Undated letter, enquiring into Galton's whereabouts and health; 1 ff.
  • Letter dated 9th [1846] addressed from Beyruth [Beirut], regarding the death of Ali, incidences of sickness amongst Boulton's travelling companions, his journey from Cairo and planned journey to Damascus; 1 ff.
  • Letter dated 30 September 1846 addressed from Damascus to Francis Galton, Beyrouth [Beirut]. Boulton enquires after Galton's health, and discusses his activities in Damascus; 2 ff.

    • [Boulton was Galton's travelling companion; his manuscript notes state that they met up either in Alexandria or en route after Malta.]

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    c1845-1846

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    3 letters

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    A digitised copy is held by the Wellcome Library as part of Codebreakers: Makers of Modern Genetics.

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    The original material is held at UCL Special Collections. This catalogue is held by the Wellcome Library as part of Codebreakers: Makers of Modern Genetics.

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