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RefNoMC/26/15
AltRefNo11015
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Francis Watts, Commissioner of Agriculture for the West Indies, Imperial Department of Agriculture for the West Indies, Barbados, to The Assistant Secretary, Royal Society, Burlington House, London
CreatorWatts; Sir; Francis (1859-1930)
Date30 March 1911
DescriptionExpresses the Department's intention to publish a report by Mr. W.N. Sands on the recovery of vegetation and agriculture in the area affected by the Soufrière of St. Vincent in 1902-3. Illustrations are requested for this report, specifically from Plate 31 in Series A, Vol. 200, and Plate 23 in Series A, Vol. 208 of the 'Philosophical Transactions.' The Royal Society is asked to lend the blocks for these illustrations, and permission from Dr. Anderson is sought. Concludes with a request for the blocks to be sent by parcel post, ensuring careful handling and timely return.
Extent2p
FormatTypescript
PhysicalDescriptionCarbon
AccessStatusOpen
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