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RefNoMC/17/317
LevelItem
TitleLetter from [William Hallowes] Miller, to Professor [Samuel Hunter] Christie, The Royal Society
CreatorMiller; William Hallowes (1801 - 1880)
Datec.1847
DescriptionDiscusses Dr. Waller's paper on the vesicular theory of cloud formation, expressing surprise that anyone would bother to refute this well-established idea and mention that various authorities, including meteorologists and writers, support the theory. Highlights a few individuals who hesitated to accept it. Acknowledges that the Royal Society cannot investigate every error, but believes that in this case, given the reputable authorities who were misled by [Horace Bénédict] de Saussure, it would be valuable to consider Dr. Waller's observations. Recommends Dr. Waller compile a list of vesicular theory advocates for his paper's publication.
Extent2p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
RelatedMaterialdoi.org/10.1098/rspl.1843.0098
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA7152Miller; William Hallowes (1801 - 1880)1801 - 1880
NA8168Christie; Samuel Hunter (1784 - 1865); mathematician1784 - 1865
NA5239Waller; Augustus Volney (1816 - 1870)1816 - 1870
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