Record

RefNoCD/114/2
Previous numbersMS/593
LevelFile
TitleLetter from Clements R [Robert] Markham, 21 Eccleston Square, to [Alfred Bray] Kempe
CreatorMarkham; Sir; Clements Robert (1830-1916); President of the Royal Geographical Society
RecipientKempe; Sir; Alfred Bray (1849-1922)
Date15 February 1902
DescriptionLists the reports and collections which are due to arrive from the 'Discovery' Expedition in the next few days. This consists of ten reports on magnetic and metorological observations, soundings, atmospheric readings, geological data, and zoological data. The reports will be accompanied with various cases of specimens, including three cases of plankton specimens, five cases of bird skins, and a case containing pressed plants, insects and geological specimens. Markham then outlines where he believes each set of reports and specimens should be sent for further analysis. Asks Kempe to show this letter to the President of the Royal Society fto approve these suggestions.
Extent4p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionOn paper
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA6638Kempe; Sir; Alfred Bray (1849 - 1922)1849 - 1922
NA7951Markham; Sir; Clements Robert (1830 - 1916)1830 - 1916
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