| RefNo | MS/425/658 |
| Previous numbers | MS/425/646 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy letter, [Marquess of] Northampton, RS [Royal Society], to the Master General of the Ordnance |
| Creator | Compton; Spencer Joshua Alwyne; second marquess of Northampton (1790-1851); British patron of science and the arts |
| Recipient | Vivian; Richard Hussey; first Baron Vivian (1775-1842); British army officer |
| Date | 19 November 1840 |
| Description | Transmitting a resolution from the Physical Committee of the Royal Society, by order of Council. |
| Extent | 1p. [p.308] |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | On paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |