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Reference numberMS/603/1/52
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Robert S [Stawell] Ball, Observatory, Cambridge, to [Joseph] Larmor
CreatorBall; Sir; Robert Stawell (1840-1913); British astronomer
Date19 January 1911
DescriptionHe was vexed to read in The Times that Larmor was to second Parsons. He does not know how it leaked to the Press. A dozen people knew it but understood it was to be confidential. Ball is sorry that Larmor will not second Parsons, because it will now fall to him. He hopes that Larmor will come and give his support.
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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