Reference number | MS/603/1/1 |
Level | Item |
Title | Letter from W de W [William de Wiveleslie] Abney, Newsham Hall, Atherstone, to [Joseph] Larmor |
Creator | Abney; Sir; William de Wiveleslie (1843-1920); British civil servant and photographic scientist |
Date | 5 November 1904 |
Description | Abney has to give an address next week at the Society of Arts, as Chairman of Council. He will speak on Science and Government Departments. Larmor has strong notions and knowledge of what it costs the Royal Society and Abney asks for assistance. He is interested specifically in the Meteorological Office where it would be a shame if they were not properly financed. He describes what he has written and asks for help, however brief. |
Extent | 4p. |
Format | Manuscript |
Physical description | Ink on paper |
Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | Name | Dates |
NA6454 | Abney; Sir; William de Wiveleslie (1843 - 1920) | 1843 - 1920 |