| Reference number | MS/426/11 |
| Alternative reference number | MS/426 p5 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy letter from Lord Northampton [Spencer Joshua Alwyne Compton] President of the Royal Society; to P. Murphy Esq. 1 Victoria Place, Trinity Street, Borough |
| Date | 15 February 1841 |
| Description | Informs P. Murphy that the President of the Royal Society [Lord Northampton, Spencer Joshua Alwyne Compton] will not give an opinion on inventions. Explains it will be entirely devoted to giving opinions if it was allowed. States if a paper describing scientific instruments are sent to the Royal Society, they will be judged for printing by the proper Officers. The Royal Society does not judge the patrons of inventions or discoveries with the exception of awarding medals in cases of extraordinary merit. |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Access status | Open |