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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FJR/1/2/4
Former ReferenceD3311/56/4
TitleLetter from Thomas Huxley to Sir John Richardson, relating to grant to finance writing of book
Date17 Nov 1850
DescriptionInforming him of his dealings with Mr Burnet and Sir Francis Beaufort and the Lord Commissioners in trying to obtain grant money [to write up book], it being more likely he would get it through the Royal Society, and also of his attempts to be appointed with the Admiralty, with Professor Owen volunteering to write to the First Lord
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderThomas H. Huxley
Sender Location41 North Bank, Regent's Park, London
RecipientJohn Richardson
Recipient LocationNo address
Archive CreatorSir John Richardson (1787-1865)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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