Record

RefNoNLB/66/120
AltRefNoNLB/66 p69
LevelItem
TitleCopy letter from Francis Alexander Towle, Assistant Secretary of the Royal Society; to the Deputy Master of the Royal Mint
Date25 February 1924
DescriptionRegarding the Davy Medals. Enquires when the 6 Davy Medals in gold will be received, particularly the medal inscribed with the name of Professor [Philippe A.]. Guye, which will need to be acquired by 5 March. These Medals will replace the bronze ones cast during World War One. Also asks for a replica of the Copley Medal received by Captain Kater in 1817, who's grandson [Henry Edward Kater] declares lost or stolen in 1921 and keen to have a replica.
Extent1p
FormatCarbon
AccessStatusOpen
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