| RefNo | MS/603/12/83 |
| Previous numbers | 2201 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Robert W F [William Frederick] Harrison, Veloya, Woking, to Sir George G [Gabriel] Stokes |
| Creator | Harrison; Robert William Frederick (1858-1945); British assistant secretary of the Royal Society |
| Recipient | Stokes; Sir George Gabriel; first baronet (1819-1903); Irish physicist |
| Date | 28 October 1895 |
| Description | He is encouraged to write to Stokes after the influential action he took in Harrison's appointment to the City and Guilds Institute. He now asks for advice in the appointment ot the Assistant Secretaryship of the Royal Society, a post he feels suited for. He does not know the Secretaries personally, and asks for an introduction to either or both Michael Foster and Lord Rayleigh. He encloses his testimonials to remind Stokes of his experience when applying to City and Guilds [not present] and notes his experience with the Transit of Venus Committee and as Secretary to the Art Union of London. He thinks that the Royal Society post would involve some sacrifice of income and personal comfort, but he would find the work more congenial. He asks for the support of Stokes and the return of the papers he has sent. |
| Extent | 7p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |