| RefNo | MS/425/638 |
| Previous numbers | MS/425/626 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy letter, JWL [John William Lubbock], Rl Socy [Royal Society], to G J Pennington |
| Creator | Lubbock; Sir John William; third baronet (1803-1865); British astronomer and banker |
| Recipient | Pennington, G J ( - ) |
| Date | 27 January 1840 |
| Description | In answer to his note of the 24th, the Marquis of Northampton had a communication from Lord Monteagle stating that the Government would defray the expense of all magnetic instruments. Minor charges were in accord with the sanction of Captain [James Clark] Ross and the Admiralty. |
| Extent | 1p. [p.294] |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | On paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |