| RefNo | CD/115/8 |
| Previous numbers | MS/593 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Printed minute from a meeting of the Royal Society Council held on 28 May 1903 |
| Date | 28 May 1903 |
| Description | Reported at Council that it was now 'almost certain' that the 'Discovery' would remain in the Antarctic for another winter. A letter from the President of the Society [William Huggins] and the Royal Geographical Society [Clements Markham] to the First Lord of the Treasury [Arthur James Balfour] was sent on 19 May, to request a grant for a further relief ship. A copy of the text of the letter is included. As a result of the letter, Balfour raised a complaint about the Royal Society in connection with the Antarctic Expedition in Parliament. The President will write to him to request an interview to discuss this matter. |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Printed |
| 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 |
| NA8114 | Balfour; Arthur James (1848 - 1930); 1st Earl of Balfour | 1848 - 1930 |