Record

RefNoRSC/5/13/94
LevelItem
TitleLetter from F G [Frederick George] Donnan, Roseneath, Hartlip, nr. Sittingbourne, Kent, to C D Ellis, 108 Chiltern Court, Baker Street, London
CreatorDonnan; Frederick George (1870-1956); British physical chemist
RecipientEllis; Sir Charles Drummond (1895-1980); British physicist and scientific administrator
Date31 January 1944
DescriptionHe is writing to Ellis and to Watson, as Treasurers of the Royal Society Club. In order to balance the accounts, he suggests holding fewer dinners this session. [Edward John] Russell started his term with a larger balance, but 'muddled things' towards the end. He suggests other economies and asks for their views.

With a reply from Ellis, 1 February 1944, agreeing with Donnan's main suggestion of fewer dinners, and thinks it should be announced to the Club at the next dinner.
Extent2p.
FormatTypescript
Manuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
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