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RefNoMS/603/3/143
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LevelItem
TitleLetter from W B [William Barrett] Frankland, Wrawby Vicarage, nr Brigg, to J [Joseph] Larmor
CreatorFrankland; William Barrett (1875-1952); clergyman and mathematician
RecipientLarmor; Sir Joseph (1857-1942); Irish theoretical physicist
Date11 October 1920
DescriptionHe wrote to Larmor on Saturday but did not have time to send a fair copy, which he now does. He understands how [Albert] Einstein derived the formula in his General Theory, but he wonders if it could be established independently. This was at the root of his enquiry.
Extent1p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper.
AccessStatusOpen
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