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Letters and papers relating to the position of Secretary at ZSL. In the past this position was responsible for the overall running of the Zoo(s), but in later years it has become an honorary position. The letters in particular show a breadth of correspondence between the society and people and organisations around the world.

Nicholas Alyward Vigors was an Irish zoologist and politician and one of the founding members of the Zoological Society of London. He was the 1st secretary of the society, and was in post from 1826-1833.

Letter from a Fellow to Nicholas Aylward Vigors regarding the conduct of a group of children from a charity school during a visit to the gardens of the Zoological Society of London

Letter from Edward Greenaway to Nicholas Aylward Vigors regarding the opening of the gardens of the Zoological Society of London on Good Friday when other exhibitions in London were closed

Letter from William Pryor to Nicholas Aylward Vigors regarding a request to add labels to a great portion of the animals at the Zoological Society of London

Letters to E T Bennett (or to the Secretary of the Zoological Society). An occasional letter is addressed to John Bennett who was Edward's brother and a botanist at the British Museum. Mr Bennett commenced as Vice Secretary. He founded the library although it was, for a number of years, located in his office with less than 1000 books

Letters from Keith Edward Abbott to Edward Turner Bennett regarding bird skins from and for the Zoological Society of London

Letter from Celia Barlow to say that she is feeling much better. She collects mussels and sea anemones and will show Edward Turner Bennett specimens of crustaceans from Teighnmouth

Letters from Thomas Bell regarding his apologies that he will be unable to meet Edward Turner Bennett at the Gardens of the Zoological Society of London, proposed changes to the Gardens of the Society, a recommendation for William Cranley to work in the museum and an invitation to dinner

Letters from John Thomas Barber Beaumont, County Fire Officer, discussing the effectiveness of heating in the Elephant House