Record

RefNoMS/425/580
Previous numbersMS/425/569
LevelItem
TitleCopy letter, JWL [John William Lubbock], Rl Socy [Royal Society], to Revd J [Josiah] Forshall
CreatorLubbock; Sir John William; third baronet (1803-1865); British astronomer and banker
RecipientForshall; Josiah (1795-1863); British museum administrator
Date23 November 1834
DescriptionCaptain Smyth and Lubbock with the authority of Council agreed to cede manuscripts to the British Museum for £165. They have received only £163 4s 0d. and he cannot make out why the sums do not agree.
Extent2p. [p.249]
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionOn paper
AccessStatusOpen
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