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RefNoACS/1/1/203
AltRefNo34731
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Lord Kelvin [William Thomson], Bournemouth, to [Alan Archibald] Campbell Swinton, 66 Victoria Street, London, S. W.
CreatorThomson; William (1824-1907); Baron Kelvin of Largs; British physicist
Date1 July 1900
DescriptionExceedingly sorry and surprised to hear of the rejection of the Tyneside Power Bill by Sir James Kitson's Committee. Informs he has met with him three nights ago and that he told him it was on account of opposition by the Newcastle Corporation. Wishes to arrange a meeting with Swinton in the coming days, whilst he is in London.
Extent2p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
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CodePersonNameDates
NA8289Thomson; William (1824 - 1907); Baron Kelvin of Largs; mathematician and physicist1824 - 1907
NA8285Swinton; Alan Archibald Campbell (1863 - 1930); electrical engineer1863 - 1930
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