| RefNo | MS/603/11/150 |
| Previous numbers | 2091 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from R S [Robert Simpson] Woodward, Hotel Majestic, Rome, to Sir Joseph Larmor, St John's College, Cambridge, England |
| Creator | Woodward; Robert Simpson (1849-1924); American civil engineer, physicist, and mathematician |
| Recipient | Larmor; Sir Joseph (1857-1942); Irish theoretical physicist |
| Date | 25 June 1911 |
| Description | Larmor's letter was received on their arrival at Naples. The addresses at St. Andrews and Christiania will be sent care of the Royal Society, where he will call for them. Larmor's news of [George Ellery] Hale is a little dispelled by a letter Woodward received from him, in which he seemed improved. Woodward thinks Hale would best return to Pasadena. He was worried about financing for the 100-inch telescope, although Hale is now reassured on that score. The situation is relieved by the death of the original donor, Mr. Hooker, and Woodward thinks they should not have accepted his gift with its obligations. Woodward's own health is improving and he describes his and Mrs Woodward's interests in Italy, and travels onward to Switzerland, but he will avoid Germany. He describes Vito Volterra, whom he likes, along with Rome and the Romans. |
| Extent | 7p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |