Record

RefNoMS/603/3/176
Previous numbers575
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Arch [Archibald] Geikie, Haslemere, to [Joseph] Larmor
CreatorGeikie; Sir Archibald (1835-1924); British geologist and historian
RecipientLarmor; Sir Joseph (1857-1942); Irish theoretical physicist
Date4 December 1909
DescriptionHe has Larmor's letter and [William Napier] Shaw's with the proposed letter from the Meteorological Office to the Treasury. There is no mention of a veto but the Treasury letter notes the role of the Gassiot Committee. The Meteorological Office is quite aware of the excellence of the bargain it is seeking. Geikie thinks they will come to an understanding, but this should be set out in plain language in an agreement between the institutions and not left in a variety of letters. Geikie cannot understand why Shaw should have any objection to the clause that was struck out and why he has resisted its restoration. Geikie has three letters from the Speaker about British Museum matters, so that business is now in train.
Extent3p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper.
AccessStatusOpen
Add to My Items

    Collection highlights

    Browse the records of some of our collections, which cover all branches of science and date from the 12th century onwards. These include the published works of Fellows of the Royal Society, personal papers of eminent scientists, letters and manuscripts sent to the Society or presented at meetings, and administrative records documenting the Society's activities since our foundation in 1660.

    The Royal Society

    The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of
    the world's most eminent scientists and is the
    oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.
    Registered charity number 207043

    Website design ©CalmView



    CONTACT US

    + 44 207 451 2500
    (Lines open Mon-Fri, 9:00-17:00. Excludes bank holidays)

    6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG

    Email Us →

    SUBSCRIBE

    Subscribe to our newsletters to be updated with the
    latest news on innovation, events, articles and reports.

    Subscribe →

    © CalmView