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RefNoMS/603/7/7
Previous numbers1037
LevelItem
TitleLetter from William Jack, Nithbank, Thornhill, Dunfriesshire, to Sir Joseph [Larmor]
CreatorJack; William (1834-1924); British mathematician and newspaper editor
RecipientLarmor; Sir Joseph (1857-1942); Irish theoretical physicist
Date23 June 1913
DescriptionHe thanks Larmor for his 'admirable appreciation' of Lord Kelvin in Belfast; 'nothing could have well been finer, both scientifically, and humanly'. The Belfast newsletter showed the statue, by a sculptor of genius, Jack believes, since he had little or no knowledge of Kelvin in life. Jack was distressed by what James Bottomley had telegraphed about Lady Kelvin's state of health, but he hopes that the telegram sent to her about the unveiling will help. He does not think that Mrs James Bottomley will have seen the statue, but hopes that the late memorials will have been appreciated as worthy tributes.
Extent3p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
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