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RefNoNLB/5/422
AltRefNoNLB/5 p162
LevelItem
TitleCopy letter from Herbert Rix, to Mr James Wimshurst
Date6 June 1891
DescriptionRix understands that Wimshurst is assisting with their show, and hesitates to ask an additional favour, namely lend a "Wimshurst Machine" to Professor Joseph James Thomson, who is due to exhibit some experiments at their soirée on 17 June. If Wimshurst is willing, Rix will obtain further particulars, or ask Thomson to send them directly.
Extent1p
FormatCarbon
AccessStatusOpen
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