Andrew Lang to Howitt 1 December

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Kin, contain persons
of many totems and
descent.
Behind this is my guess
at the origin of totem
names, which is only
supported, but strongly,
by folk lore and modern
savage cases of
giving names to
groups. My typed
remarks are a mere
draft of part of my
book: since altered.
Believe me
sincerely yours
A Lang

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Document Details

Date 1903 - 1902
Letter From Lang, Andrew
Letter To Howitt, Mr Alfred William
Author
Country Scotland
Colony/State
Holding Institution Museums Victoria
Collection Name Alfred W. Howitt Collection
Registration Number XM 225
Medium Letter
Region
Locality
Summary Content relates to a discussion of the theory of totemic development and social organisation of Aboriginal groups of Australia. Note that the year the letter was written is probably 1902: on A.W. Howitt's transcription of the letter (XM 432), he makes a note that he acknowledged the letter on '2/3/03'.
Physical Description Letter, handwritten in ink. Two sheets, eight pages. Dated 1 Dec only. On letterhead: Alleyne House, St Andrews, Scotland. Condition: good.