Description | 'Gentlemen, I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of yesterday enclosing draft letters to Commander Scott and to the Admiralty submitted for signature of the President of the Royal Society, and a copy of a Resolution of the Royal Geographical Society relating to the advance of money for the expenses of bringing the "Discovery" back to this country. I am, Gentlemen, Faithfully yours, Robt [Robert] Harrison Asst. Sec. R.S. [Assistant Secretary, Royal Society]'. |