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Reference numberMC/33/134
Alternative reference number18134
LevelItem
TitleLetter from [David] Prain, Director's Office, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Surrey, to Mr [Robert] Harrison, The Assistant Secretary, The Royal Society
CreatorPrain; Sir; David (1857 - 1944); botanist
Date12 January 1918
DescriptionStates that Dr Rendle writes he cannot find any confirmation of [Henry Brougham] Guppy's death and thinks there may be some confusion, stating it may be due to a mix up of names. Informs that Rendle has written to Guppy to remind him of his engagement for the Linnean Society's meeting and making a suggestion which neccsssitates a reply, hoping this method will confirm the truth. Instructs for Guppy's name to be included on the printed list of candidates.
Extent1p
FormatManuscript
Physical descriptionInk on paper
Access statusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodeNameDates
NA8273Prain; Sir; David (1857 - 1944); botanist1857 - 1944
NA8323Guppy; Henry Brougham (1854 - 1926)1854 - 1926
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