| Reference number | MS/426/1 |
| Alternative reference number | MS/426 p1 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy letter from Lord Northampton [Spencer Joshua Alwyne Compton] President of the Royal Society, to Robert Rigg, Esq FRS, 2 Chatham Place, Walworth |
| Date | 19 December 1840 |
| Description | Laid Robet Rigg's request in front of the Council, and regrets to inform they cannot comply. Explains that is is not custom for the Royal Society to give an opinion on experiments performed, unless it is to advise the government. Will make no exception to avoid setting an inconvenient precedence. |
| Extent | 1p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA2868 | Rigg; Robert (1792 - 1861); chemist | 1792 - 1861 |
| NA2272 | Compton; Spencer Joshua Alwyne (1790 - 1851); 2nd Marquess of Northampton | 1790 - 1851 |