Record

RefNoMS/425/530
Previous numbersMS/425/519
LevelItem
TitleCopy letter, JWL [John William Lubbock], RS [Royal Society], to Sir Hy [Henry] Ellis
CreatorLubbock; Sir John William; third baronet (1803-1865); British astronomer and banker
RecipientEllis; Sir Henry (1777-1869); British librarian
Date27 January 1835
DescriptionThe porter is paid £60 per year, and Ellis pays him only £5. The porter informs Lubbock that he has to open the door for the Society of Antiquaries almost as often as for the Royal Society. Lubbock thinks the salary should be more evenly divided between the learned societies.
Extent1p. [p.227]
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionOn paper
AccessStatusOpen
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