| RefNo | MS/547/5/133 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Sir Clements Markham, 21 Eccleston Square, to [Alfred Bray] Kempe |
| Creator | Markham; Sir; Clements Robert (1830-1916); President of the Royal Geographical Society |
| Date | 8 November 1901 |
| Description | [Robert Falcon] Scott has sent meteorological observations from the Cape to Dr [Hugh Robert] Mill who reports that the work has been well done. He has sent his remarks and observations back to Scott. Captain [Ettrick William] Creak has received the magnetic observations taken during the voyage and at the Cape, and has also sent his remarks to Scott.
Markham states that the return of [George Robert Milne] Murray 'is a very embarrassing business'. Scott writes that '"Murray leaves us at the Cape. he is dead keen on running the second ship, and this is the sole reason of his going. But my experience of him suggests the most serious doubt as to whether he is the right man to do it"'. Scott says he is not a good organizer, and not suited to the position of science director. He believes Murray has exaggerated his oceanography experience. Scott has discussed this with [Albert] Armitage, who agrees with his assessment.
Markham was reluctant to tell Kempe about this, but feels he should know the postion. Murray's appointment makes no mention of being involved with the relief ship, and Markham cannot see how this is a valid reason for his premature return. Murray ought to write an official letter explaining himself. |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7951 | Markham; Sir; Clements Robert (1830 - 1916) | 1830 - 1916 |
| NA6638 | Kempe; Sir; Alfred Bray (1849 - 1922) | 1849 - 1922 |
| NA1021 | Murray; George Robert Milne (1858 - 1911); botanist and algologist | 1858 - 1911 |