Copy letter from Lord Northampton [Spencer Joshua Alwyne Compton] President of the Royal Society; to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty Informs the Admiralty of the decision of the Council to approve of the enclosure [not present]. States that the recommendation has been drawn up by Major [Edward] Sabine and approved by the Committee of Physics. Asks for it to be laid before the Admiralty without delay ro ensure the African Expedition commences at an early date. 11 February 1841