| RefNo | MS/859/2/59 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Davies Gilbert, No.45 Bridge Street, Westr [Westminster], to 'My Dear Sir' [Charles Hatchett] |
| Creator | Gilbert [formerly Giddy]; Davies (1767-1839); British scientific administrator and applied mathematician |
| Recipient | Hatchett; Charles (1765-1847); British chemist |
| Date | 22 November 1828 |
| Description | He has put Hatchett's name forward at the Royal Society for Council service. Captain Kater has refused to continue as Treasurer and Gilbert asks if Hatchett would serve in that office. With a note by Hatchett stating that he 'begged leave to decline'. |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |