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RefNoMS/547/11/4
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TitleCopy letter from Robert [Falcon] Scott to the Presidents of the Royal Society and the Royal Geographical Society
Date[November 1900]
DescriptionScott states that preparations for the Antarctic Expedition are behind schedule and the expedition will be delayed by a year if daily attention is not focused on it. Complains that the current system is not working, as the Committees and Sub-Committees in charge of planning do not meet frequently enough and the Committee members are all busy men. Proposes a scheme where he will be given discretionary powers to complete the necessary preparations. Encloses cost estimates for all the remaining preparations and expenses for the expedition, and a draft submission outlining Scott's proposal for consideration by the Antarctic Committees.
Extent5p
FormatTypescript
NotesThe copy signature reads 'Robt. J. Scott' but the J is likely a transcription error as this is definitely from Captain Scott. This is likely the submission discussed at the Joint Antarctic Committee meeting on 20 November 1900 [see MS/547/9/16].
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