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RefNoMS/603/6/184
LevelItem
TitleLetter from William Huggins, 90 Upper Tulse Hill, S W [South West] London, to the Secretary [Joseph Larmor]
CreatorHuggins; Sir William (1824-1910); British astronomer
RecipientLarmor; Sir Joseph (1857-1942); Irish theoretical physicist
Date14 March 1909
DescriptionThanking Larmor for his invitation, but asking if it is possible for [William and Margaret Huggins] to delay their answer until nearer the time. Huggins has just read a letter from [George] Johnstone Stoney and quotes an extract from his letter regarding Rayleigh. As Larmor has taken such an interest in the progress of Huggins's papers, he has enclosed a first proof.
Extent3p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA7376Huggins; Sir; William (1824 - 1910); astronomer1824 - 1910
NA7894Larmor; Sir; Joseph (1857 - 1942); physicist1857 - 1942
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