Record

RefNoACS/1/1/410
LevelItem
TitleLetter from [Silvanus Phillips] Thompson, Morland, Chislett Road, West Hampstead, N. W., to [Alan Archibald] Campbell Swinton, 40 Chester Square, S. W.
CreatorThompson; Silvanus Phillips (1851 - 1916); physicist and electrical engineer
Date3 May 1911
DescriptionApologises for his delayed response, explaining that his correspondence has been upset by the death of brother Dr Tatham Thompson. Declines Swinton's invitation to dine as he is generally excusing himself from festal occasions.
Extent1p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionThis letter was presented to the Royal Society within the envelope in which it was received by Swinton. The envelope has been retained and referenced accordingly.
Ink on paper
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA7141Thompson; Silvanus Phillips (1851 - 1916); physicist and electrical engineer1851 - 1916
NA8285Swinton; Alan Archibald Campbell (1863 - 1930); electrical engineer1863 - 1930
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