| RefNo | MS/603/8/194 |
| Previous numbers | 1532 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from W D [William Davidson] Niven, Eastburn, Sidcup, to [Joseph] Larmor |
| Creator | Niven; Sir William Davidson (1842-1917); British mathematician |
| Recipient | Larmor; Sir Joseph (1857-1942); Irish theoretical physicist |
| Date | 7 February 1910 |
| Description | Niven does not know what has happened, but Larmor's letter 'seems to suggest some terrible catastrophe'. He is sorry for [Andrew Russell] Forsyth and wished that the blow had fallen on a lesser man. [George] Darwin is collecting opinions for who would be best for the Sadleirian Chair and he will see [William] Burnside to get his views on himself, with [Ernest William] Hobson and [Henry Frederick] Baker. Niven knows little of Baker's work, but has a high opinion of the man from contact at the Mathematical Society and for his work on [James Joseph] Sylvester's papers. [Alfred George] Greenhill's intellect is massive and he has a greater range. [Horace] Lamb would be an excellent choice if he would leave Manchester. |
| Extent | 3p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA6649 | Niven; Sir; William Davidson (1842 - 1917); mathematician and electrical engineer | 1842 - 1917 |