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RefNoMS/603/3/168
Previous numbers567
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Arch [Archibald] Geikie, the Athenaeum, Pall Mall, to [Joseph] Larmor
CreatorGeikie; Sir Archibald (1835-1924); British geologist and historian
RecipientLarmor; Sir Joseph (1857-1942); Irish theoretical physicist
Date25 May 1909
DescriptionHe met Francis Darwin at the Geographical Dinner after receiving Larmor's letter. Geikie though there might be unpleasant remarks if Avebury was asked to speak on behalf of the Royal Society while [William] Crookes and [John Rose] Bradford were of the same opinion. Geikie suggested to Darwin that Lord Avebury might speak as an old friend of Charles Darwin, as he did at the Linnaean celebration, and he thought this a good idea. There would be no need for a speech from the Royal Society. What Larmor told him about [William Napier] Shaw and [Charles] Chree was amusing, but could be troublesome. Shaw would be wise not to pursue a course against Kew.
Extent4p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper.
AccessStatusOpen
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