| RefNo | MS/426/32 |
| AltRefNo | MS/426 p19 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy letter from [John William] Lubbock, Treasurer of the Royal Society; to his Excellency, the Chavalier |
| Date | 14 January 1842 |
| Description | Concerning the Kaiser of Prussia [Frederick William/Friedrich Wilhelm] receiving an honorary Fellowship. Letter is written under the instruction of the Duke of Sussex [Augustus Frederick]. States the King of Prussia has been recognised, internationally but particularly in Germany, for his patronage of Science, Literature and Art. Informs of the decision of the Council to hold a meeting on the date of his choosing, so he may attend and sign the Charter Book. If this will not be possible, a delegation will be formed await on the Kaiser for the purpose, and to have the Duke of Sussex 'represent on that occasion'. |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8338 | Augustus Frederick (1773 - 1843); Duke of Sussex | 1773 - 1843 |