Record

RefNoHF/1/19/7/34/89
Previous numbers98HF.222.1.89
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Howard Walter Florey to Ronald Adam, British Council, Hanover Street, London
DateOctober 1946
DescriptionLast January was told that the French Government wished to make him a Commander of the Legion of Honour and that they were awaiting official permission of the British Government to do so - discusses this and offer of same decoration to Dr Chain - was unable to accept a Brazilian order - comments on this and discusses Foreign Office policy concerning the acceptance of foreign decorations - asks if Adam could give him an explanation.
Extent4pp
FormatTypescript
AccessStatusOpen
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