| Reference number | MS/427/264 |
| Alternative reference number | MS/427 p51 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy letter from [Michael] Foster, Secretary of the Royal Society; to [William Tuner] Thiselton Dyer |
| Date | 21 February 1883 |
| Description | Forwards a copy of a letter from the Secretary of Kew Observatory on the subject of changing the name, due to the inconvenience caused to Kew Gardens of visitors assuming it is located inside [not enclosed]. States the opinion of the Council that the arguments against the name change are too strong. But informs that the circumstances referred to in Mr. Whipple's letter will reduce over time. |
| Extent | 1p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA7968 | Thiselton-Dyer; Sir; William Turner (1843 - 1928); botanist | 1843 - 1928 |