Record

Reference numberMC/14/108
LevelItem
TitleLetter from [John Biddulph] Martin, Statistical Society, 9 Adelphi Terrace, to the Secretary of the Royal Society
CreatorMartin; John Biddulph (1841-1897)
Date23 February 1886
DescriptionRefers to [Michael Foster's] letter [NLB/1/71] in which Foster explains why the proposal of the Statistical Society's Fellows to adopt the abbreviation FRSS is undesirable after royal patronage. Martin informs Foster his point was discussed in their Council, 'when it was agreed that in the event of' them obtaining a royal charter no change would be made to the abbreviation of Fellows of the Statistical Society.

[For reply, see related records.]
Extent1p
FormatManuscript
Physical descriptionInk on paper
Access statusOpen
Related records in the catalogueNLB/1/71
NLB/1/89
Add to My Items

    Collection highlights

    Browse the records of some of our collections, which cover all branches of science and date from the 12th century onwards. These include the published works of Fellows of the Royal Society, personal papers of eminent scientists, letters and manuscripts sent to the Society or presented at meetings, and administrative records documenting the Society's activities since our foundation in 1660.

    The Royal Society

    The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of
    the world's most eminent scientists and is the
    oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.
    Registered charity number 207043

    Website design ©CalmView



    CONTACT US

    + 44 207 451 2500
    (Lines open Mon-Fri, 9:00-17:00. Excludes bank holidays)

    6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG

    Email Us →

    SUBSCRIBE

    Subscribe to our newsletters to be updated with the
    latest news on innovation, events, articles and reports.

    Subscribe →

    © CalmView