| RefNo | MS/547/11/4 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy letter from Robert [Falcon] Scott to the Presidents of the Royal Society and the Royal Geographical Society |
| Date | [November 1900] |
| Description | Scott 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. |
| Extent | 5p |
| Format | Typescript |
| Notes | The 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]. |
| AccessStatus | Open |