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Reference numberMS/426/32
Alternative reference numberMS/426 p19
LevelItem
TitleCopy letter from [John William] Lubbock, Treasurer of the Royal Society; to his Excellency, the Chavalier
Date14 January 1842
DescriptionConcerning the Kaiser of Prussia [Frederick William/Friedrich Wilhelm] receiving an honorary Fellowship. Letter is written under the instruction of the Duke of Sussex [Augustus Frederick]. States the King of Prussia has been recognised, internationally but particularly in Germany, for his patronage of Science, Literature and Art. Informs of the decision of the Council to hold a meeting on the date of his choosing, so he may attend and sign the Charter Book. If this will not be possible, a delegation will be formed await on the Kaiser for the purpose, and to have the Duke of Sussex 'represent on that occasion'.
Extent3p
FormatManuscript
Access statusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodeNameDates
NA8338Augustus Frederick (1773 - 1843); Duke of Sussex1773 - 1843
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