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RefNoMS/603/12/31
Previous numbers2149
LevelItem
TitleLetter from J [Joseph] Larmor, St John's College, Cambridge, to Sir George [Gabriel] Stokes
CreatorLarmor; Sir Joseph (1857-1942); Irish theoretical physicist
RecipientStokes; Sir George Gabriel; first baronet (1819-1903); British physicist
Date9 October 1891
DescriptionHis younger brother, W.W. Larmor wishes to compete for a cadetship in the Irish Constabulary. A nomination from the Chief Secretary is necessary and Larmor understands that this may depend upon recommendations from Members of Parliament. Larmor and another brother at Clare [College] are Stokes's constituents, and he brings this to his attention although he has no other grounds in asking for Stokes's recommendation.
Extent3p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
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CodePersonNameDates
NA7894Larmor; Sir; Joseph (1857 - 1942); theoretical physicist1857 - 1942
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