| Description | 'Sir,
I am directed by the President and Council of the Royal Society to make through you the request to the Earl of Rosebery that His Lordship will be so good as to convey through the proper channels, to the Brazilian Government, their best thanks for assistance & facilities afforded to the late Eclipse Expedition.
I have the honour to be, Sir, your obedient servant
M Foster
Sec. R.S. [Secretary, Royal Society]'. |