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Reference numberMC/29/193
Alternative reference number14193
LevelItem
TitleLetter from [Percy Algernon] Northumberland, Alnwick Castle, to Sir Alfred, [Royal Society]
CreatorPercy; Algernon (1792 - 1865); 4th Duke of Northumberland
Date6 February 1914
DescriptionDeclines an offered trusteeship, expressing doubt about hissuitability and usefulness as a Fellow of the Society. Suggests that the Council reconsider their proposal but is willing to comply with any decision made.
Extent1p
FormatTypescript
Physical descriptionCarbon
Access statusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodeNameDates
NA1013Percy; Algernon (1792 - 1865); 4th Duke of Northumberland1792 - 1865
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