| RefNo | MC/17/102 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Draft Letter from the Secretary of the Royal Society, Burlington House, to The Secretary to H.M Treasury, Whitehall, S.W. |
| Creator | The Royal Society |
| Date | 24 December 1897 |
| Description | Draft of an unsent letter referring to a previous letter regarding the British representative on the International Geodetic Association, upon Astronomer Royal's [Sir William Henry Mahoney Christie]decline to fulfill the position, have directed him to suggest George Howard Darwin instead. Informs that Darwin's acceptance of the role is under the condition that his expenses are paid for any meetings he is required to attend in Berlin, as well as his presence at the Association's triennial Conference. Seeks funds from the Treasury in order to pay Darwin's expenses. |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA6998 | Christie; Sir; William Henry Mahoney (1845 - 1922) | 1845 - 1922 |
| NA8198 | Darwin; Sir; George Howard (1845 - 1912); mathematician and geophysicist | 1845 - 1912 |