Homepage

Record

RefNoMS/547/8/19
LevelItem
TitleDraft letter from A B [Alfred Bray] Kempe to Sir Clements Markham
CreatorKempe; Sir; Alfred Bray (1849-1922)
RecipientMarkham; Sir; Clements Robert (1830-1916); President of the Royal Geographical Society
Date[November 1900]
DescriptionReceived a letter from the Government on 7 August enclosing an Order for the first installment of the Government Grant in aid of the Antarctic Expedition. They have requested a progress report regarding the preliminary expedition arrangements, and note the first payment for the ship is higher than the original estimate for its entire cost, and effort should be made to avoid exceeding the £90,000 total estimate for the cost of the expedition.

Kempe has discussed the issue with [Edward Lygon Somers] Cocks and believe a meeting of the Joint Committee should be called to decide how to respond. Asks Markham to instruct [Cyril] Longhurst to arrange the meeting and send out meeting notices. Also reminds Markham that approving the cheques, signed by Kempe and Cocks in his absence, should also be on the agenda.
Extent4p
FormatManuscript
NotesPostscript appears to suggest meeting dates for the week of 12 to 17 November. Must be 1900 as it refers to the initial payment of grant funding [see MS/547/4/31b].
Mentions the letter of August 7 1900 from the Treasury [see MS/547/4/31b].
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA6638Kempe; Sir; Alfred Bray (1849 - 1922)1849 - 1922
NA7951Markham; Sir; Clements Robert (1830 - 1916)1830 - 1916
Add to My Items
    Papers of Elsie Widdowson and Robert McCance

    Papers of Elsie Widdowson and Robert McCance

    Useful Links

    Collection highlights

    Browse the records of some of our collections, which cover all branches of science and date from the 12th century onwards. These include the published works of Fellows of the Royal Society, personal papers of eminent scientists, letters and manuscripts sent to the Society or presented at meetings, and administrative records documenting the Society's activities since our foundation in 1660.

    Early Letters
    Early Letters
    Papers of Howard Florey
    Papers of Howard Florey
    Papers of Elsie Widdowson and Robert McCance
    Papers of Elsie Widdowson and Robert McCance
    New Letter Books
    New Letter Books
    Browse Collections

    The Royal Society

    The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of
    the world's most eminent scientists and is the
    oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.
    Registered charity number 207043

    Website design ©CalmView



    CONTACT US

    + 44 207 451 2500
    (Lines open Mon-Fri, 9:00-17:00. Excludes bank holidays)

    6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG

    Email Us →

    SUBSCRIBE

    Subscribe to our newsletters to be updated with the
    latest news on innovation, events, articles and reports.

    Subscribe →

    © CalmView