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Reference numberMC/24/29
Alternative reference number08029
LevelItem
TitleLetter from [Professor Heinrich] Bruns, Leipzig Sternwarte, to [Robert] Harrison, Assistant Secretary, [Royal Society], London
CreatorBruns; Ernst Heinrich (1848-1919); German mathematician and astronomer
Date23 November 1909
DescriptionResponding to a communication from Prof. Lehmann-Filhes, addressing the Royal Society's query about an alleged exchange agreement with the Astronomische Gesellschaft (A.G.). Clarifies that the A.G. closed its library in 1895, ended exchanges, and transferred materials to the Sternwarte in Bamberg. Denies any exchange request from A.G. since 1895 and requests a copy of the alleged application. Mentions returning "Proceedings" received in error. Includes an internal Royal Society memorandum.
LanguageGerman
Extent2p
FormatManuscript
Typescript
Physical descriptionCarbon
Access statusOpen
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