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RefNoMC/17/359
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Charles William Knyvett, 3 Museum Road, Carshalton, Surrey, to Walter White, Assistant Secretary, Royal Society, Burlington House
CreatorKnyvett; Charles William (1796-1881)
Datec.1870
DescriptionCommenting on the Totton and Knyvett affair, stating that he wishes to prevent the possibility of suspicion of his sister and her children wishing to sell letters to the Royal Society. Assures that no side of his family, or children, have ever said anyhing to suspect them of wanting to sell to the Society, offering an excerpt of a letter from his nephew Arthur Jurin Totton. Sending compliments to Dr Sharpey.
Extent2p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
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