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RefNoMC/25/116
AltRefNo10116
LevelItem
TitleLetter from India Office, Whitehall, London, S.W, to Sir Archibald Geikie K.C.B, The President, Royal Society
CreatorIndia Office, Whitehall, London
Date7 January 1910
DescriptionThe Secretary of State for India seeks the Royal Society's concurrence for Dr. G. Simpson's leave of absence to join the British Antarctic Expedition. Captain Scott highlights the scientific importance of Simpson's expertise in meteorology and physics, seeking an early response.
Extent2p
FormatManuscript
Typescript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
Carbon
AccessStatusOpen
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