Record

RefNoMS/425/626
Previous numbersMS/425/614
LevelItem
TitleCopy letter, [Marquess of] Northampton, Somerset House, to Sir Rd [Richard] Jenkins
CreatorCompton; Spencer Joshua Alwyne; second marquess of Northampton (1790-1851); British patron of science and the arts
RecipientJenkins; Sir Richard (1785-1853); British East India Company servant
Date7 November 1839
DescriptionHe transmits the unanimous resolution of Council passed that day, which he sends for the information of the Directors of the East India Company. He hopes they will be able to accede to the proposal.
Extent1p. [p.288]
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionOn paper
AccessStatusOpen
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