Record

RefNoMC/14/199
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Warren de la Rue, Kew Observatory, Richmond, to the President and Council of the Royal Society
CreatorRue; Warren de la (1815-1889); British astronomer; chemist; inventor
Date26 March 1887
DescriptionInforms the Kew Committee of the Royal Society 'desire to extend their operations' but due to the lack of space 'they are unable to do so, without adding rooms either to the observatory itself or to one of the buildings in its enclosure', and apply to the Society 'assistance in carrying out their project'. Discusses the justification for their application. Refers to the increase of annual 'verification fees' over the years, of different instruments and apparatus.
Extent3p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA3837Rue; Warren de la (1815 - 1889)1815 - 1889
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