| Reference number | NLB/23/2/144 |
| Alternative reference number | NLB/23/2 p151 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy letter from Sir Michael Foster, to Sir William de Wiveleslie Abney, Fellow of the Royal Society |
| Date | 4 December 1901 |
| Description | Sir Clements Markham strongly objects to such a meaning being attached to the words of his appeal as Abney's attaches to them.
The question of a relief ship has always been in the minds of those charged with the arrangements of the Antarctic Expedition. The decision to despatch the 'Discovery' without waiting for a relief ship was never intended to interfere with efforts to obtain such a ship. President and Council therefore, though wishing Markham used more agreeable expressions, feel that a most cordial support of securing a relief ship is consistent with their previous action. |
| Extent | 1p |
| Format | Carbon |
| Physical description | Typescript |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA6454 | Abney; Sir; William de Wiveleslie (1843 - 1920) | 1843 - 1920 |
| NA8220 | Foster; Sir; Michael (1836 - 1907); physiologist | 1836 - 1907 |