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Reference numberMS/426/518
Alternative reference numberMS/426 p121
LevelItem
TitleCopy letter from C R [Charles Richard] Weld, the Assistant Secretary of the Royal Society; to S Laing Esq
Date26 May 1854
DescriptionInforms there will no be no Council meetings until after 10 June, so the matter concerning admission to the opening ceremony of the Great Exhibition will not be able to be seen in time. Explains that the Treasurer of the Royal Society, Edward Sabine has brought a season ticket and intends to attend the opening ceremony with his wife at least. Asks if the proposal is simply to give cards to those who already hold season tickets.
Extent1p
FormatManuscript
Access statusOpen
Related records in the catalogueMC/5/166
MC/5/167
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