Record

RefNoRSC/5/3/124
LevelItem
TitleLetter from W H [William Henry] White, 39 Roland Gardens, to [Robert Henry] Scott
CreatorWhite; Sir William Henry (1845-1913): British naval architect
RecipientScott; Robert Henry (1833-1916); Irish meteorologist
Date16 June 1902
DescriptionHe thanks Scott for his letter, but he is still unequal to taking part in the Royal Society Club meetings. He thinks he should retire to allow others who are waiting for election to join. He asks if there is any bar to re-election if he recovers.
Extent1p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
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