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RefNoRSC/5/3/58
LevelItem
TitleLetter from [Joseph] Lister, 12 Park Crescent, Portland Place, to [Robert Henry Scott]
CreatorLister; Joseph; Baron Lister (1827-1912); British surgeon and founder of a system of antiseptic surgery
RecipientScott; Robert Henry (1833-1916); Irish meteorologist
Date9 June 1898
DescriptionAn important engagement will prevent him from attending the Royal Society Club that evening. His delinqueny has been caused by influenza this session.
Extent2p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
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