| RefNo | MS/603/10/47 |
| Previous numbers | 1819 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from W N [William Napier] Shaw, 10 Moreton Gardens, Old Brompton Road, to [Joseph] Larmor |
| Creator | Shaw; Sir William Napier (1854-1945); British meteorologist |
| Recipient | Larmor; Sir Joseph (1857-1942); Irish theoretical physicist |
| Date | 1 February 1911 |
| Description | He does not know whether to vote and he would not vote for anyone else. 'For me nothing is more pleasant than political discussion in arm chairs over the fire'. In voting he is cursed with an appreciation of both sides. Shaw could have said everything in Larmor's speech on university and colleges, but would have added that undergraduates never get to realise waht a university means, because of competition, meaning that appeals to alumni are 'sterilised'. He comments on the efficacy of legislative action, an article in the 'Spectator', and tariff reformers. He believes that free trade 'is the signal example of the successful application of science to politics'. He wishes Larmor success, but can see enough of both sides to be a politican with a label. |
| Extent | 4p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7142 | Shaw; Sir; William Napier (1854 - 1945); meteorologist | 1854 - 1945 |
| NA7894 | Larmor; Sir; Joseph (1857 - 1942); theoretical physicist | 1857 - 1942 |