Reference number | MS/426/12 |
Alternative reference number | MS/426 p6 |
Level | Item |
Title | Copy letter from Lord Northampton [Spencer Joshua Alwyne Compton] President of the Royal Society; to William Sharp, Esq, Bradford |
Date | [February - April] 1841 |
Description | Informs the Council of the royal Socety were unable to look through William Sharp's paper, however after Lord Northampton [Spencer Joshua Alwyne Compton] has seen, an answer could not be delayed. Admits the paper has 'remarkable practicable suggestion', for the British Association. Agrees with Mr Christie that there are too many papers of a purely scientific nature to be read. Does not wish to set a precedent by accepting to review the project, as projects are easier to produce than scientifc papers. Lord Northampton fears a dangerous precendence has already been set, wishes for there to be no complaints from Fellows. [Letter is undated] |
Extent | 3p |
Format | Manuscript |
Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | Name | Dates |
NA2932 | Sharp; William (1805 - 1896) | 1805 - 1896 |