| RefNo | MC/24/135 |
| AltRefNo | 09135 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from [Robert William Harrison], Assistant Secretary, [Royal Society], to the Secretary, The General Post Office |
| Creator | Harrison; Robert Frederick William (1858-1945) |
| Date | 1 January 1909 |
| Description | Expressing concern about the recent misdelivery of telegrams to a club named "Royal Societies Club," requesting an inquiry into the Post Office's practice regarding telegram delivery to the Royal Society. Highlights previous correspondence and provides details of recent incidents involving misdelivered telegrams to the club.
Included is a letter from the Postmaster General apologising for the misdelivery of the telegram and assures that steps have been taken to prevent a recurrence. The misdelivery is attributed to an unfortunate mistake at one of the transmitting offices. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Typescript |
| PhysicalDescription | Carbon |
| AccessStatus | Open |