Record

Reference numberMS/427/331
Alternative reference numberMS/427 p62
LevelItem
TitleCopy letter from [Michael] Foster, Secretary of the Royal Society; to J. Moysey, Esq.
Date18 January 1884
DescriptionGives thanks for bringing to the attention of the Society the sale of a Telescope in possession of the relatives the late Mr. [Golding] Bird, which J. Moysey purchased. Informs Moysey that they had no right to sell it as it was the property of the Royal Society. Asks for it to be returned by hand and assures a reimbursement will be considered. [See MS/427/342]
Extent1p
FormatManuscript
Access statusOpen
Related records in the catalogueMS/427/342
Fellows associated with this archive
CodeNameDates
NA422Bird; Golding (1814 - 1854)1814 - 1854
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