| RefNo | MS/603/6/110 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from William Huggins, 90 Upper Tulse Hill, S W [South West] London, to the Secretary [Joseph Larmor] |
| Creator | Huggins; Sir William (1824-1910); British astronomer |
| Recipient | Larmor; Sir Joseph (1857-1942); Irish theoretical physicist |
| Date | 20 July 1906 |
| Description | Thanking Larmor for the information and for passing on his views of Kaufmann. He then discusses candidates for the Royal Society election. He might be in favour of Rudge[?] but under present circumstances feels that to elect him would be an injustice to other scientists with a stronger claim. The same applies to Blackwood[?], as 'if he comes in a better man is kept out'. He feels that [Philip Herbert] Cowell is the best of the astronomers, and is sorry for [Edward Walter] Maunder but does not think he would be the right choice. He is not sure about Lees[?]. He states that 'the responsibility rests on the Council, not on men outside who are pushing their friends'. He feels [William Augustus] Tilden is a safer choice. [Harold Albert] Wilson and Terry[?] also ought to come in. |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7376 | Huggins; Sir; William (1824 - 1910); astronomer | 1824 - 1910 |
| NA7894 | Larmor; Sir; Joseph (1857 - 1942); physicist | 1857 - 1942 |