| RefNo | CD/115/11 |
| Previous numbers | MS/593 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from A J [Arthur James] Balfour, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, to Sir William Huggins |
| Creator | Balfour; Arthur James; first Earl of Balfour (1848-1930); British Prime Minister and philosopher |
| Recipient | Huggins; Sir; William (1824-1910); British astronomer |
| Date | 12 June 1903 |
| Description | 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. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | On paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8114 | Balfour; Arthur James (1848 - 1930); 1st Earl of Balfour | 1848 - 1930 |
| NA7376 | Huggins; Sir; William (1824 - 1910); astronomer | 1824 - 1910 |