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RefNoMC/5/184
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Edward Sabine, 13 Ashley Place, to the Earl of Rosse, President of the Royal Society
Date14 November 1854
DescriptionRegarding Lord Rosse's dissatisfaction with the duties of the presidential role and the influence of the Council. Sabine has forwarded a letter from the President amongst the Council members. He also compares Rosse's situation with his own vice-presidential role. Furthermore, Sabine discusses the people in public and governmental roles in relation to their membership with the Society.
Extent4p
FormatManuscript
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA8279Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883)1788 - 1883
NA8084Parsons; William (1800 - 1867); 3rd Earl of Rosse1800 - 1867
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