| RefNo | MS/426/12 |
| AltRefNo | MS/426 p6 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy letter from Lord Northampton [Spencer Joshua Alwyne Compton] President of the Royal Society; to William Sharp, Esq, Bradford |
| Date | [February - April] 1841 |
| Description | Informs the Council of the royal Socety were unable to look through William Sharp's paper, however after Lord Northampton [Spencer Joshua Alwyne Compton] has seen, an answer could not be delayed. Admits the paper has 'remarkable practicable suggestion', for the British Association. Agrees with Mr Christie that there are too many papers of a purely scientific nature to be read. Does not wish to set a precedent by accepting to review the project, as projects are easier to produce than scientifc papers. Lord Northampton fears a dangerous precendence has already been set, wishes for there to be no complaints from Fellows. [Letter is undated] |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA2932 | Sharp; William (1805 - 1896) | 1805 - 1896 |