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RefNoMS/547/7
LevelSeries
TitleCorrespondence with Alfred Bray Kempe concerning the National Antarctic Expedition, 1903
Date1903
DescriptionCorrespondence with Alfred Bray Kempe regarding the Antarctic expedition. In addition to financial matters, the correspondence covers the reaction of Royal Society to the news that Robert Falcon Scott will remain in the Antarctic for a second winter as the 'Discovery' remains stuck in the ice. Also contains correspondence relating to Clements Markham pushing the Government into supporting the second relief ship effort, and the Royal Society's efforts to repair its reputation with the Government following the reaction to this.
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