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TitleLetter from Robert Falcon Scott, 'Discovery', Auckland Island, [New Zealand], to the Presidents of the Royal Society and the Royal Geographical Society
Date23 March 1904
DescriptionMarked 'In Confidence'

Discusses the financial situation of the Expedition in light of the great expenditure required for a relief operation in 1903, anticipating difficulties with the payment of the ship's crew. Scott notes that preliminary reports will be delayed until the scientific officers have time to look over their collections and notes. Scott mentions that the Expedition has also done some resurveying work. Also mentioned is the fact that Scott has procured money by providing pictures and information to the Lyttleton Times.
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