| RefNo | MS/603/8/167 |
| Previous numbers | 1505 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from James Niven, Eastburn, St. John's Road, Sidcup, to 'Dear Sir' [Joseph Larmor] |
| Creator | Niven; James (1851-1925); British public health administrator |
| Recipient | Larmor; Sir Joseph (1857-1942); Irish theoretical physicist |
| Date | 30 May 1917 |
| Description | Knowing Larmor's regard for his brother William [Davidson Niven], he writes to inform Larmor of his death due to a growth obstructing the bowels. Despite an operation, Niven collapsed and died suddenly, and will be buried at Peterhead next Saturday. |
| Extent | 4p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |