Record

RefNoMS/425/523
Previous numbersMS/425/510
LevelItem
TitleCopy letter, JWL [John William Lubbock], RS [Royal Society], to G [George] Barnes, 62 Lincoln's Inn Fields
CreatorLubbock; Sir John William; third baronet (1803-1865); British astronomer and banker
RecipientBarnes; George (fl.1830s-1850s); British wine merchant
Date9 December 1834
DescriptionApologising for not replying to Barnes. He will send the next notice for the Excise Committee meeting at Somerset House, requesting that Barnes attend and he sends documents that Barnes may like to see. He does not think that the Royal Society would undetake an enquiry unless requested by the Board of Customs.
Extent2p. [pp.223-224]
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionOn paper
AccessStatusOpen
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