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RefNoNLB/2/402
AltRefNoNLB/2 p234-235
LevelItem
TitleCopy letter from Michael Foster, to Sir James Garrick, Agent General for Government of Queensland
Date31 May 1888
DescriptionA letter of introduction for Professor A C Haddon of the Royal College of Science Dublin, noting the Royal Society's hopes that the Government of Queensland will provide their good will and assistance during Haddon's planned visit the Torres Strait to investigate the marine zoology of the region. The Government Grant Committee of the Royal Society have endorsed the investigation and Haddon by voting to provide funds to assist him in meeting his expenses.
Extent2p
FormatCarbon
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA8220Foster; Sir; Michael (1836 - 1907); physiologist1836 - 1907
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