| RefNo | MC/17/317 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from [William Hallowes] Miller, to Professor [Samuel Hunter] Christie, The Royal Society |
| Creator | Miller; William Hallowes (1801 - 1880) |
| Date | c.1847 |
| Description | Discusses Dr. Waller's paper on the vesicular theory of cloud formation, expressing surprise that anyone would bother to refute this well-established idea and mention that various authorities, including meteorologists and writers, support the theory. Highlights a few individuals who hesitated to accept it. Acknowledges that the Royal Society cannot investigate every error, but believes that in this case, given the reputable authorities who were misled by [Horace Bénédict] de Saussure, it would be valuable to consider Dr. Waller's observations. Recommends Dr. Waller compile a list of vesicular theory advocates for his paper's publication. |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedMaterial | doi.org/10.1098/rspl.1843.0098 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7152 | Miller; William Hallowes (1801 - 1880) | 1801 - 1880 |
| NA8168 | Christie; Samuel Hunter (1784 - 1865); mathematician | 1784 - 1865 |
| NA5239 | Waller; Augustus Volney (1816 - 1870) | 1816 - 1870 |