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LevelItem
TitleLetter from [Alan Archibald Campbell Swinton], Wellington Club, Grosvenor Place, S. W., to Miss Alice Swinton, Glenardoch, Donne, Scotland
CreatorSwinton; Alan Archibald Campbell (1863-1930); British electrical engineer
Date30 January 1917
DescriptionAcknowledges receipt of a previous letter and informs he is now aware of the cause of the illumination at the time of the explosion. Explains it was due to the explosion projecting large pieces of metal right across the river, as a result of the object falling on the largest gas holder in the world and letting out many millions of cubic feet of gas. Further elaborates on details of the incident. Reports on being busy, the cold weather, and updates that George is staying at the Anthenaeum Club.
Extent2p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionThis letter was presented to the Royal Society within the envelope in which it was received by Swinton. The envelope has been retained and referenced accordingly.
Ink on paper
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA8285Swinton; Alan Archibald Campbell (1863 - 1930); electrical engineer1863 - 1930
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