| Reference number | MS/427/1 |
| Alternative reference number | MS/427 p1 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy letter from [William] Spottiswoode, President of the Royal Society; to the Chief Commissioner of H. M. Works. |
| Date | 3 November 1879 |
| Description | Informs Chief Commissioner of H. M. Works of the intent of the Royal Society to install a gas engine in the basement [of Burlington House] to provide electrical lighting. Assures neither distubance to the building nor an effect on the insurance, as [William] Spolliswoode can claim, having a gas machine at home. Invites surveyors for inspection. |
| Extent | 1p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Access status | Open |
| Related records in the catalogue | MS/427/19 |
| MS/427/24 |
| MC/11/429 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA7690 | Spottiswoode; William (1825 - 1883); mathematician and physicist | 1825 - 1883 |