Record

Reference numberNLB/73/375
Alternative reference numberNLB/73 p188
LevelItem
TitleCopy letter from Francis Alexander Towle, Assistant Secretary of the Royal Society; to Capt. F. A. Reyne, R.N., Hydrographic Department, Admiralty
Date23 July 1931
DescriptionReplies that F. A. Reyne's grandfather had no special qualifications to be a Fellow. Suspects the reason for his Fellowship was his interest in Science and being friends with Fellows, which led to his nomination. [The Fellow in question is not identified in the letter].
Extent1p
FormatCarbon
Physical descriptionPage torn across.
Access statusOpen
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