| Reference number | MC/23/236 |
| Alternative reference number | 08236 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from [John Franklin] Jameson, Carnegie Institution of Washington, Washington D. C, to Robert Harrison, Librarian of the Royal Society |
| Creator | Jameson; John Franklin (1859-1937); director of the Department of Historical Research of the Carnegie Institute Washington |
| Date | 29 January 1908 |
| Description | Requesting permission to obtain a copy of "Description of the Towne of Manna-dens near New Netherland, as it was in September 1661," found in Guard Book No. 7 in the archives of the Royal Society. Thanking the Society for the kindness shown to Miss Frances Davenport (a member of their staff), and expresses a potential interest in printing the document in a volume on early New Netherland for the American Historical Association. Seeking official permission, either through Harrison's consent or any necessary authorisation, and mentions that a copyist, Miss Mary I. Martin, may inquire further about the matter. |
| Extent | 1p |
| Format | Typescript |
| Access status | Open |