Record

RefNoMS/425/17
LevelItem
TitleCopy letter, John William Lubbock, Treasurer of the Royal Society, to Charles Few
Date9 May 1831
DescriptionA committee is now considering possible alterations to the election process for Fellowship of the Royal Society - limiting the number of Fellows and reducing the number of supporters requisite for new elections. Lubbock asks if the changes can be made within the existing Charter, noting that he believes a new Charter would entail £500 of expense.
Extent2p. [pp.9-10]
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionOn paper
AccessStatusOpen
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