| Reference number | NLB/23/2/60 |
| Alternative reference number | NLB/23/2 p63 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy letter from Sir Michael Foster, to The Honorable Lord [Nathaniel] Lindley, Fellow of the Royal Society |
| Date | 26 April 1901 |
| Description | The Royal Society and The Royal Geographical Society have undertaken conjointly the management of the Antarctic Expedition. A joint committee of the two societies has drawn up instructions to the Commander of the Expedition and Director of civilian staff. The Royal Society accepts this, but the Royal Geographical Society has some difficulty.
The matter should be referred to a committee of six for final decision. Because of their wise council, Lindley, Arthur Bray Kempe and Lord Lister have been nominated for the Royal Society. Foster Stresses they are anxious he accepts. |
| Extent | 1p |
| Format | Carbon |
| Physical description | Manuscript, faded |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA5902 | Lindley; Nathaniel (1828 - 1921); Baron Lindley; judge | 1828 - 1921 |
| NA8220 | Foster; Sir; Michael (1836 - 1907); physiologist | 1836 - 1907 |