| RefNo | MC/23/44 |
| AltRefNo | 08044 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Charles [Edwin] Benham, 28 Wellesley Road, Colchester, to Robert Harrison, [Royal Society] |
| Creator | Benham; Charles Edwin (1860-1929); journalist |
| Date | 15 May 1908 |
| Description | Believes that the role of William Gilbert of Colchester was fundamental in the establishment of The Royal Society, and that this is largely unknonw by its fellows. Offers the Society a portrait of Gilbert, that hangs in Colchester Town Hall, and a copy of his copy of a monograph entitled "William Gilbert-a sketch of his magnetic philosophy". |
| Extent | 1p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedRecord | NLB/37/807 |
| MC/23/45 |