| RefNo | MS/603/3/126 |
| Previous numbers | 526 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Maurice F [Frederick] Fitzgerald, 31 Wellington Road, Dublin, to [Joseph] Larmor |
| Creator | FitzGerald; Maurice Frederick (1850-1927); Irish engineer |
| Recipient | Larmor; Sir Joseph (1857-1942); Irish theoretical physicist |
| Date | 25 October 1884 |
| Description | [George Hornidge?] Porter's remarks to Fitzgerald show that he means to nominate Perry's man Robinson, on the grounds that he wants a science teacher style of person. The place has not attracted any professor who had been an engineer originally. This would not be done in medical school, as a 'medical grinder' would not be preferred over a practising doctor for a professorship. Fitzgerald believes that people have a low opinion of engineering; 'men like Porter know nothing about the difference in the mercantile men's view of a man's value it makes whether he has done work or not'. Fitzgerald concedes he may be wrong and that Robinson may have been actively employed in a variety of work, but Fitzgerald could not ask questions on this. He gives additional comments on Robinson and Porter. Fitzgerald may expect him to sail on th 'Liguria' on 5 December as the matter is practically settled. |
| Extent | 4p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper. |
| AccessStatus | Open |