| RefNo | MS/257/1/225 | 
| AltRefNo | Sa.225 | 
| Previous numbers | ES1/36/225 | 
| Level | Item | 
| Title | Letter from David Brewster, St Andrews to Edward Sabine | 
| Date | 11 April 1849 | 
| Description | Brewster heard from Sir Roderick [Impey Murchison] that the presidency of the association had been offered to the Duke of Buccleuch, however it was resolved that a man of science should be president. Brewster comments on the backwardness of their friends. | 
| Extent | 3p | 
| Format | Manuscript | 
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper | 
| AccessStatus | Open | 
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates | 
| NA7450 | Brewster; Sir; David (1781 - 1868); natural philosopher | 1781 - 1868 | 
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |