Record

RefNoMS/425/623
Previous numbersMS/425/611
LevelItem
TitleCopy letter, JWL [John William Lubbock], Rl Socy [Royal Society], to W [William] Wyon
CreatorLubbock; Sir John William; third baronet (1803-1865); British astronomer and banker
RecipientWyon; William (1795-1851); British die-engraver and medallist
Date9 November 1839
DescriptionMr [Charles] Wheatstone has shown Wyon's letter and Council has seen the medals left with him. Council approved the inscription which Wyon suggested, but no responsibility rests with them for it; they are not charged to give any opinion on the device or motto.
Extent2p. [pp.286-287]
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionOn paper
AccessStatusOpen
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