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RefNoMS/547/5/103
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TitleCopy letters from W Shackleton to Cyril Longhurst
Date29 July 1901
DescriptionBoth letters written from 14 Bettridge Road, Parsons Green, S.W.
First copy letter is a covering letter sent to Longhurst as he is the Secretary. Is taking legal advice.

Second copy letter states he received, on 23 January 1901 a communication "by a resolution of both Councils the remaining appointments are to be decided byt e Commander of the Expedition in consultation with the Director of te Civilian Scientific Staff with the approval of the Presidents" which stated "having received report from the Commander of the Expedition that he had decided to recommend your ppointment after consultation with the Director of the Civilian and with his approval : I appoint you subject to the concurrence of my colleague - the President of the Royal Society - or his representative - about which there is no doubt." (signed Clements R MArkham, President Royal Geographical Society)

Shackleton was subsequently medically examined by the Admiralty doctor, and was passed by him. On the understanding that the recommendation of the Commander was final, as well as the medical examination as regards general fitness, Shackleton resigned his post at the Solar Physics Observatory. He received no further communication as regards appointment until July 23rd when in a letter dated July 22nd and signed R F Scott Commander RN wrote "By a minute of the Joint committee of the National Antarctic Expedition it was decided that these appointments should be made by the Presidents on the recommendation of the Commander and the consultation of the Director of the civilian Staff, and I much regret to inform you that owing to report which I have received - concerning the condition of your teeth - I am unable to recommend to the Presidents that your appointment shoudl be made"

Tthat this recommendation as required by the minutes had already been made is evident from the letter of 23 January 1901.

How therefore is he, Shackleton, to be compensated for loss of position etc as well as outlay already made for going with the Expedition and expenses caused by arrangements for moving his household goods etc during his absence etc etc.
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