Record

RefNoMC/17/62
LevelItem
TitleLetter from [Peter Lutley] Sclater, Zoological Society of London, Hanover Square, London, to [Michael] Foster
CreatorSclater; Philip Lutley (1829-1913); British barrister; ornithologist
Date11 October 1897
DescriptionReminds of the need for a discussion to be had pertaining to the scientific advantages of the Antarctic Expedition. Suggests [Sir] John Murray as the individual to bring up the topic and claims Professor [Arthur William] Rücker would support it on magnetic grounds. He himself will is pleased to say a few words in terms of zoology.
Extent2p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA1406Sclater; Philip Lutley (1829 - 1913); lawyer and zoologist1829 - 1913
NA8220Foster; Sir; Michael (1836 - 1907); physiologist1836 - 1907
NA1654Murray; Sir; John (1841 - 1914)1841 - 1914
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