| RefNo | MS/547/8/13 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Draft letter from [Alfred Bray Kempe] to the President [of the Royal Society, Sir William Huggins] |
| Creator | Kempe; Sir; Alfred Bray (1849-1922) |
| Date | [April 1903] |
| Description | Summarising the situation with the 'Discovery'. [William] Colbeck's letter makes clear that [Robert Falcon] Scott intends to stay in the Antarctic for another season. Unclear why he is disobeying the order to return. Kempe thinks there may be some private plan between Scott and [Sir Clements] Markham, but there is no evidence of this. Scott may have personal responsibility for the added expense, legally speaking, but the crew are bound to obey his orders and so the repsonsibility of paying their wages will continue. Markham's idea is to approach the Government first for assistance, but Kempe strongly objects to this as it would not meet with their approval. Suggests discussing these matters at the next Council meeting, when Scott's reasons for disobeying orders may be fully known. |
| Extent | 5p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Notes | Relates to Colbeck's letter dated 28 March 1903 [see MS/547/7/20]. |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA6638 | Kempe; Sir; Alfred Bray (1849 - 1922) | 1849 - 1922 |
| NA7376 | Huggins; Sir; William (1824 - 1910); astronomer | 1824 - 1910 |
| NA7951 | Markham; Sir; Clements Robert (1830 - 1916) | 1830 - 1916 |