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Reference numberMC/33/81
Alternative reference number18081
LevelItem
TitleLetter from [Robert Abbott] Hadfield, 22 Carlton House Terrace, S.W.1, to [Robert] Harrison, Royal Society, Burlington House, W.
CreatorHadfield; Sir; Robert Abbott (1858 - 1940); metallurgist
Date11 October 1918
DescriptionRefers to a recent conversation about the Royal Society's building and notes that the Society was transferred from Somerset House around 1857. Enquires about a possible special Act of Parliament related to providing Burlington House for the Scientific Societies. Seeks information on where to find a copy of this Act and mentions asking Mr. White, who was unsure. Wishes to explore whether the government might be persuaded to do something similar for the Technical Societies.
Extent1p
FormatTypescript
Physical descriptionCarbon
Access statusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodeNameDates
NA8230Hadfield; Sir; Robert Abbott (1858 - 1940); metallurgist1858 - 1940
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