RefNo | CD/114/9 |
Previous numbers | MS/593 |
Level | File |
Title | Letter from Clements R [Robert] Markham, 21 Eccleston Square, to Sir William Huggins |
Creator | Markham; Sir; Clements Robert (1830-1916); President of the Royal Geographical Society |
Recipient | Huggins; Sir; William (1824-1910); British astronomer |
Date | 1 June 1902 |
Description | Markham wishes to arrange a conference between the officers of two societies [the Royal Society and the Royal Geographical Society] in early June, before the next meeting of the [Antarctic] Finance Committee. The conference should review the current financial position and agree on the content of the despatch being sent to Captain [Robert Falcon] Scott on the 'Morning'. The Royal Geographical Society Council has approved the conference and Markham has nominated [George] Sutherland McKenzie, [Edward Lygon Somers] Cocks and himself to attend. |
Extent | 3p |
Format | Manuscript |
PhysicalDescription | On paper |
AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | PersonName | Dates |
NA7951 | Markham; Sir; Clements Robert (1830 - 1916) | 1830 - 1916 |
NA7376 | Huggins; Sir; William (1824 - 1910); astronomer | 1824 - 1910 |