Record

Reference numberNLB/48/591
Alternative reference numberNLB/48 p361
LevelItem
TitleCopy letter from Archibald Geikie, to The Secretary, H M Treasury
Date31 July 1913
DescriptionRegarding Sir Thomas Heath's letter of 14 July, relating to the appointment of a successor to the late Sir George Darwin as British delegate to the International Geodetic Association, Geikie informs them that the Council of the Royal Society, the body to which the letter under reference would be submitted, will not be meeting before the end of October. In the meantime Geikie feels sure that he would be acting within the general feeling of Council by suggesting Sir David Gill as representative. This was the known wishes of Darwin himself.
Extent1p
FormatCarbon
Physical descriptionTypescript
Access statusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodeNameDates
NA6174Geikie; Sir; Archibald (1835 - 1924); geologist and historian1835 - 1924
Add to My Items

    Collection highlights

    Browse the records of some of our collections, which cover all branches of science and date from the 12th century onwards. These include the published works of Fellows of the Royal Society, personal papers of eminent scientists, letters and manuscripts sent to the Society or presented at meetings, and administrative records documenting the Society's activities since our foundation in 1660.

    The Royal Society

    The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of
    the world's most eminent scientists and is the
    oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.
    Registered charity number 207043

    Website design ©CalmView



    CONTACT US

    + 44 207 451 2500
    (Lines open Mon-Fri, 9:00-17:00. Excludes bank holidays)

    6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG

    Email Us →

    SUBSCRIBE

    Subscribe to our newsletters to be updated with the
    latest news on innovation, events, articles and reports.

    Subscribe →

    © CalmView