| Reference number | MC/21/612 |
| Alternative reference number | MC.06612 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Silvanus [Phillips] Thompson, Technical College, Finsbury, Leonard Street, City Road, London, to [Robert William Frederick] Harrison |
| Creator | Thompson; Silvanus Phillips (1851-1916); physicist and electrical engineer |
| Date | 6 July 1906 |
| Description | This letter is marked 'private and confidential'. Thompson refers to Mrs Groves as a 'confirmed beggar', and remarks she sends letters to him and his wife, along with others who receive them. Thompson informs Mrs Groves late husband received two grants from the Royal Societu, along with another grant from the [Institute of Electrical Engineers], she has two grown sons and an unmarried daughter who earns a little as a music teacher. Thompson finds Mrs Groves 'ungrateful' and considers her case not one for further help. |
| Extent | 1p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA7141 | Thompson; Silvanus Phillips (1851 - 1916); physicist and electrical engineer | 1851 - 1916 |