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RefNoMS/603/10/165
Previous numbers1936
LevelItem
TitleLetter from [William Thomson, Lord] Kelvin, The University, Glasgow, to [Joseph] Larmor
CreatorThomson; William; Baron Kelvin (1824-1907); British mathematician and physicist
RecipientLarmor; Sir Joseph (1857-1942); Irish theoretical physicist
Date19 September 1899
DescriptionKelvin is not one of the electors for his successor, but the testimonials of all the candidates have been sent to him officially. It is probable that he will be asked to advise. He asks for Larmor's opinion of the relative merits of Gray and Townsend, both of whom have Larmor's testimonials.
Extent1p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA8289Thomson; William (1824 - 1907); Baron Kelvin of Largs; mathematician and physicist1824 - 1907
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