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RefNoMS/603/12/75
Previous numbers2193
LevelItem
TitleLetter from William A [Augustus] Tilden, The Oaks, Northwood, Middlesex, to [Joseph] Larmor
CreatorTilden; Sir William Augustus (1842-1926); British chemist
RecipientLarmor; Sir Joseph (1857-1942); Irish theoretical physicist
Date19 July 1908
DescriptionHe has received a letter from Professor [Otto Nikolaus] Witt of Charlottenburg on the subject of the Cambridge Chair, in response to a list of candidates supplied by Tilden. Tilden wishes to know how many were recognised by continental chemists. He quotes from the response, highlighting [Henry John Horstman] Fenton as the most distinguished. His imperiousness of manner is a consideration, but the real question is who is the best chemist with the widest reputation. Tilden hopes that Fenton would be considered seriously.

With some pencilled notes by Joseph Larmor.
Extent4p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
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CodePersonNameDates
NA6503Tilden; Sir; William Augustus (1842 - 1926)1842 - 1926
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