| RefNo | CD/114/3 |
| Previous numbers | MS/593 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Copy letter from Robt F [Robert Falcon] Scott to the Presidents of the Royal Society [William Huggins] and the Royal Geographical Society [Clements Marhkam] |
| Creator | Scott; Robert Falcon (1868-1912); Royal Navy officer; Antarctic explorer |
| Recipient | Huggins; Sir; William (1824-1910); British astronomer |
| Markham; Sir; Clements Robert (1830-1916); President of the Royal Geographical Society |
| Date | 17 December [1901] |
| Description | Scott encloses reports from some members of the expedition on the scientific work conduted up to their arrival in New Zealand. Scott notes that all have done their best under the difficult circumstances of the swift voyage south. A list of the reports originally enclosed is appended at the end of the letter, as well as a list of the cases of specimens which will be shipped to the Expedition Secretary from Christchurch. |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | On paper |
| Notes | The copy has been incorrectly dated as 1902, but given the content is certainly from December 1901, and carries a Royal Society stamp noting it was received on 24 February 1902. |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7376 | Huggins; Sir; William (1824 - 1910); astronomer | 1824 - 1910 |
| NA7951 | Markham; Sir; Clements Robert (1830 - 1916) | 1830 - 1916 |