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Reference numberMS/603/1/46
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Robert S [Stawell] Ball, King's College, Cambridge, to [Joseph] Larmor
CreatorBall; Sir; Robert Stawell (1840-1913); British astronomer
Date26 April 1899
DescriptionPressing the case for Arthur Rambaut as the best astronomer contender for Fellowship of the Royal Society over two other candidates. 'Rambault has done most excellent work. He is a thoroughly reliable man & has devoted himself to astronomy...'
Extent2p.
FormatManuscript
Physical descriptionInk on paper
Access statusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodeNameDates
NA7578Ball; Sir; Robert Stawell (1840 - 1913)1840 - 1913
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