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RefNoMS/755/16
LevelItem
TitleLetter from James Wilson, Treasury Chambers, to [Lord John Wrottesley] the president of the Royal Society
Date14 February 1857
DescriptionAcquaints him of the authorization by the Lords Commissioners for the First Commissioner of Works to place gas sunlights in the Hall and examination room in Burlington House. Informs the Lords's opinion that the societies should be responsible for the cost of gas consumption when the Hall is used by them. Also authorizes the Coach House to be used as residence for the Society porter, as long as it is not wanted for any other purpose.
LanguageEnglish
Extent3p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionOn paper
AccessStatusOpen
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