Record

RefNoCD/115/12
Previous numbersMS/593
LevelItem
TitlePrinted copy of letter from Arthur James Balfour to Sir William Huggins
CreatorBalfour; Arthur James; first Earl of Balfour (1848-1930); British Prime Minister and philosopher
RecipientHuggins; Sir; William (1824-1910); British astronomer
Date12 June 1903
DescriptionPrinted copy of Balfour's letter [see CD/115/11]. Balfour acknowledges the Royal Society's letter of 11 June [see CD/115/10], concerning Balfour's statement in the House of Commons on 26 May concerning the Antarctic Expedition. Balfour confirms that the evidence presented 'exonerate the Royal Society from any responsibility for theose incidents in connection with the original application for Government assistance'. Huggins is at liberty to share the contents of this letter as he sees fit.
Extent1p
FormatPrinted
PhysicalDescriptionOn paper
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA8114Balfour; Arthur James (1848 - 1930); 1st Earl of Balfour1848 - 1930
NA7376Huggins; Sir; William (1824 - 1910); astronomer1824 - 1910
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