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RefNoMS/603/11/94
Previous numbers2036
LevelItem
TitleLetter from George W [Walker] Walker, 63 Lensfield Road, Cambridge, to Sir Joseph [Larmor]
CreatorWalker; George Walker (1874-1921); British seismologist
RecipientLarmor; Sir Joseph (1857-1942); Irish theoretical physicist
Date2 August 1915
DescriptionHe has ordered two specimens of the new apparatus. Colonel Reynolds is hoping to get a gun test arranged on Salisbury Plain. Walker has decided to go to Ireland on his survey work and he has left affairs in Colonel Reynolds hand. C.H. [Charles Herbert] Lees will see to the microscope and join the test. Walker will be recalled if required. Larmor may wish to join them on Salisbury Plain to advise on any therotical difficulty and Reynolds will let him know.
Extent3p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
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