RefNo | MS/425/524 |
Previous numbers | MS/425/513 |
Level | Item |
Title | Copy letter, JWL [John William Lubbock], RS [Royal Society], to Revd J [Josiah] Forshall |
Creator | Lubbock; Sir John William; third baronet (1803-1865); British astronomer and banker |
Recipient | Forshall; Josiah (1795-1863); British museum administrator |
Date | 13 December 1834 |
Description | He has directed Mr Hudson to hand over the [Arundel] manuscripts to Forshall, of the British Museum. He asks if the Trustees desire the Oriental manuscripts presented to the Royal Society by Sir William Jones. In asking the question, he has no authority from Council at present. A detailed receipt of the Arundel material, specifying the manuscripts concerned, should be compiled. |
Extent | 2p. [pp.224-225] |
Format | Manuscript |
PhysicalDescription | On paper |
AccessStatus | Open |