Record

RefNoMS/547/6/21
LevelItem
TitleLetter from L [Leonard] Darwin to Sir Michael [Foster]
CreatorDarwin; Leonard (1850-1943); British eugenicist; economist; politician
Date[May 1902]
DescriptionMarked 'Secret'. Darwin asks Foster if the 'Morning' [the relief ship] will be carrying any new orders for the 'Discovery'. Suggests Foster write to the Royal Geographical Society to ask about drafting such orders. Believes that 'old M' [Sir Clements Markham] will allow Scott to stay in Antarctica for another winter if he wishes. Darwin thinks they should be ordered to come home.
Extent2p
FormatManuscript
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA8220Foster; Sir; Michael (1836 - 1907); physiologist1836 - 1907
NA7951Markham; Sir; Clements Robert (1830 - 1916)1830 - 1916
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