| RefNo | MS/547/7/55 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Edward L S [Lygon Somers] Cocks, 47 Wilton Crescent, to [Alfred Bray] Kempe |
| Creator | Cocks; Edward Lygon Somers (1858-1923); treasurer of the Royal Geographical Society |
| Recipient | Kempe; Sir; Alfred Bray (1849-1922) |
| Date | 23 June 1903 |
| Description | Informs Kempe that he got the letter signed and took it to [Robert] Chalmers. He said that no Press communication should be made at present. Has informed [Robert William Frederick] Harrison of this. He believes a further letter from the Treasury will follow, but Chalmers will do his best to promote the interests of [William] Colbeck, his crew, and [Cyril] Longhurst. 'Poor Sir Clements [Markham] said I had made him sign his death warrant', but Cocks believes this is in his best interests. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| AccessStatus | Open |