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Reference numberNLB/23/1/499
Alternative reference numberNLB/23/1 p287
LevelItem
TitleCopy letter from Robert William Frederick Harrison, to Sidney R J Smith, 14 York Buildings, Adelphi
Date21 NOvember 1901
Description'Dear Sir,
With further reference to your letter of the 8th instant. I am informed that the phenomenon you refer to is a very well known one, it is an instance of the so-called 'contrast' effect.
I am,
faithfully yours,
Robt Harrison
Assistant Secretary, R.S. [Royal Society]'.
Extent1p
FormatCarbon
Physical descriptionTypescript
Access statusOpen
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