Record

RefNoNLB/15/896
AltRefNoNLB/15 p497
LevelItem
TitleCopy letter from Arthur William Rucker, to Lord Kelvin [William Thomson], [Fellow of the Royal Society]
Date10 January 1898
Description[Annotated as 'letter not sent. See fol. 3. vol 16.']

Explains why is would be contrary to statutes to allow Mr Erskine Murray to withdraw his paper in the way he wishes to. Murray can send in a formal request to have a copy of the paper made. Also encloses at Kelvin's request, a note about van Rijckevorsel [not enclosed]. Sends thanks for the 'Age of the Earth' which he shall read carefully.
Extent1p
FormatCarbon
PhysicalDescriptionManuscript
AccessStatusOpen
RelatedMaterialSee NLB/16/5
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA6673Rucker; Sir; Arthur William (1848 - 1915)1848 - 1915
NA8289Thomson; William (1824 - 1907); Baron Kelvin of Largs; physicist1824 - 1907
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