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No clear statement regarding publication in the 'Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society'. The paper contains problematic material. Suggests the author write an abstract for the Proceedings.

Subject: Zoology

[Published in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society]

Endorsed on recto as received 6 January 1900.

Reference number
RR/14/253
Earliest possible date
03 January 1900
Physical description
Letter on paper
Page extent
1 page
Format
Manuscript

Creator name

Sydney John Hickson

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Sydney John Hickson, Detailed referee's report by Sydney John Hickson, on a paper 'Upon the development of the enamel in certain osseous fish' by Charles Sissmore Tomes, 03 January 1900, RR/14/253, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/rr_14_253/detailed-referees-report-by-sydney-john-hickson-on-a-paper-upon-the-development-of-the-enamel-in-certain-osseous-fish-by-charles-sissmore-tomes, accessed on 24 January 2026

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