| RefNo | MS/603/11/22 |
| Previous numbers | 1967 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from T E [Thomas Edward] Thorpe, Whinfield, Salcombe, S Devon, to [Joseph] Larmor |
| Creator | Thorpe; Sir Thomas Edward (1845-1925); British chemist |
| Recipient | Larmor; Sir Joseph (1857-1942); Irish theoretical physicist |
| Date | 30 June 1917 |
| Description | Larmor will recall that he undertook to write a statement on [Henry] Cavendish's mathematical abilities for the book. As it is now practically finished, Thorpe wishes to send the copy to the Syndics, and return the manuscripts to Chatsworth. He now has the results of [Frank] Dyson's examination of the astronomical papers; Dyson found them most interesting, showing 'an extraordinary range of scientific interest'. Dyson's analysis will be an interesting feature of the book as nothing on this aspect of Cavendish's work has been published. [Archibald] Geikie has contributed a brief chapter on Cavendish as an early geologist, based upon the itineries. [Charles] Chree is working steadily on the magnetic papers, amd has found a memoir on the bending of the dipping needle which anticipates [Arthur] Schuster's. He concludes by wondering if Larmor can find time to write about the mathematics. |
| Extent | 4p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7855 | Thorpe; Sir; Thomas Edward (1845 - 1925); chemist | 1845 - 1925 |