Reference number | MC/12/241 |
Level | Item |
Title | Letter from J F D [John Fretcheville Dykes] Donnelly, Science and Art Department, London, to [William Spottiswoode], President of the Royal Society |
Creator | Donnelly; Sir; John Fretcheville Dykes (1834-1902); Major-General Royal Engineers |
Date | 24 March 1882 |
Description | Regarding the planned expedition to Egypt to observe the solar eclipse. Captain Abney will no longer be able to take part due to medical reasons and Donnelly suggests Dr [Arthur] Schuster as his replacement. |
Extent | 3p |
Format | Manuscript |
Access status | Open |
Related records in the catalogue | MC/12/242 |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | Name | Dates |
NA7690 | Spottiswoode; William (1825 - 1883); mathematician and physicist | 1825 - 1883 |
NA6454 | Abney; Sir; William de Wiveleslie (1843 - 1920) | 1843 - 1920 |
NA6483 | Schuster; Sir; Arthur (1851 - 1934); physicist | 1851 - 1934 |