| Reference number | MC/28/184 |
| Alternative reference number | 13184 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Algernon J Lyon, Lyon & Son Solicitors, 22 St Andrew's Street, Cambridge, to The Secretary, Royal Society |
| Creator | Lyon; Algernon (fl 1913); Lyon & Son Solicitors |
| Date | 12 December 1913 |
| Description | Informs he possesses a manuscript by Captain James Cook on arithmetical trigonometry and other subjects, illuminated and annotated, comprising 93 pages, dated 1763. Specifies that it appears to be a valuable book demonstrating the self education of Captain Cook before commencing his Voyage for the Royal Society. Wishes to sell the manuscript, offering to bring it to the Society for appraisal. |
| Extent | 1p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Access status | Open |