| RefNo | ACS/1/1/317 | 
| AltRefNo | 20980 | 
| Level | Item | 
| Title | Letter from Lord [Lyon] Playfair, 68 Onslow Gardens, South Kensington, to [Alan Archibald] Campbell Swinton, 66 Victoria [Street], London, S. W. | 
| Creator | Playfair; Lyon (1818-1898); 1st Baron Playfair; British scientist; politician | 
| Date | 18 February 1896 | 
| Description | Thanking Swinton for his invitation to his demonstration. Wishes he was able to attend but cannot as he is housenound from a severe cold. | 
| Extent | 2p | 
| Format | Manuscript | 
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper | 
| AccessStatus | Open | 
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates | 
| NA8270 | Playfair; Lyon (1818 - 1898); 1st Baron Playfair; politician and chemist | 1818 - 1898 | 
| NA8285 | Swinton; Alan Archibald Campbell (1863 - 1930); electrical engineer | 1863 - 1930 |