Ref No | RC/H/1/19/116 |
Title | 20 Jul 1863 Edgar Bowring to Gen Grey |
Description | Letter being optimistic about the results of the defeat of the vote to purchase the 1862 Exhibition building. Mentions discussions with Professor Owen over whether the refreshment rooms are suitable for the Natural History Collection and Owen's wish to eventually have them housed on part of the 1862 Exhibition site. Suggests that the Government purchases the materials from the old building to build the new building. |
Date | 20th July 1863 |
Format | Manuscript |
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Persons
Code | PersonName | Dates |
DS/UK/45 | Bowring; Edgar Alfred (1826-1911); Commission Secretary | 1826-1911 |
DS/UK/46 | Grey; Charles; General; Private Secretary to Prince Albert | |