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Ref NoRC/H/1/19/116
Title20 Jul 1863 Edgar Bowring to Gen Grey
DescriptionLetter 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.
Date20th July 1863
FormatManuscript

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CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/45Bowring; Edgar Alfred (1826-1911); Commission Secretary1826-1911
DS/UK/46Grey; Charles; General; Private Secretary to Prince Albert
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