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RefNoMS/603/10/172
Previous numbers1942 (2)
LevelItem
TitleIncomplete letter from [William Thomson, Lord] Kelvin, 15 Eaton Place, to an unknown correspondent
CreatorThomson; William; Baron Kelvin (1824-1907); British mathematician and physicist
DateApril 1902 [?]
DescriptionOn Sir John Ardagh as a candidate for election to the Royal Society: 'Three years ago I was much impressed with his high qualities that I begged him to allow me to propose him as a candidate for the R.S. feeling confident that he would be elected. I was disappointed that he was not elected the first time, but I do not give up hope...'
Extent3p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
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CodePersonNameDates
NA8289Thomson; William (1824 - 1907); Baron Kelvin of Largs; mathematician and physicist1824 - 1907
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