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RefNoMS/603/7/6
Previous numbers1036
LevelItem
TitleLetter from William Jack, 5 St. John's Terrace, Ann Street, Glasgow, Sir Joseph [Larmor]
CreatorJack; William (1834-1924); British mathematician and newspaper editor
RecipientLarmor; Sir Joseph (1857-1942); Irish theoretical physicist
Date27 February 1911
DescriptionHis son, A A [Adolphus Alfred] Jack was proposed for the Athenaeum twenty years ago by Lord Kelvin and is coming up for ballot. He is now proposed by Professor Albert V Dicey of Oxford and seconded by Sir Henry Craik. He gives a brief description of his son's achievements and asks if Larmor will support his candidature. Jack need not congratulate Larmor on his election at Cambridge, but worries that it will take up his time and energy.
Extent2p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
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