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Reference numberMC/33/136
Alternative reference number18136
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TitleLetter from [David] Prain, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, to Mr [Robert] Harrison, Assistant Secretary, Royal Society, Burlington House, W.
CreatorPrain; Sir; David (1857 - 1944); botanist
Date11 November 1918
DescriptionDiscusses the procedure of the Indian Government Advisory Committee, highlighting its informal and non-binding nature regarding the Board of Scientific Advice for India's annual proposals. Suggests a new practice for handling these proposals, involving soliciting committee members' opinions and potentially calling meetings only if significant points are raised. This aims to streamline the process and ensure relevant issues are considered without unnecessary meetings.
Extent4p
FormatTypescript
Physical descriptionCarbon
Access statusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodeNameDates
NA8273Prain; Sir; David (1857 - 1944); botanist1857 - 1944
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