| RefNo | MS/426/1289 |
| AltRefNo | MS/426 p307 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy letter from W [William] Sharpey, Secretary of the Royal Society, B H [Burlington House], to the Master of the Mint [Thomas Graham] |
| Creator | Sharpey; William (1802-1880); British physiologist |
| Recipient | Graham; Thomas (1805 - 1869); Britsh chemist |
| Date | 3 May 1869 |
| Description | Informing him that the 'service of plate' presented to Sir Humphrey Davy and bequeathed to the Royal Society, 'is in fulfilment of his intention, to be melted down and sold, to found a medal to be given annually for important Chemical Discoveries'. Sharpey requests that Graham arrange this melting of the medal at the Royal Mint.
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| Extent | 1p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |