| RefNo | MS/603/4/139 |
| Previous numbers | 726 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from R L [Richard Lionel] Hippisley, 15 Kensington Court Mansions, to [Joseph] Larmor |
| Creator | Hippisley; Richard Lionel (1853-1936); British army officer and electrical engineer |
| Recipient | Larmor; Sir Joseph (1857-1942); Irish theoretical physicist |
| Date | 18 January 1920 |
| Description | Hippisley has sent his name as a candidate for the post of Assistant Secretary of the Royal Society, and asks Larmor for a supporting letter to Council. There are 1,000 candidates, he believes, with the election taking place on 22 January; he will stand little chance without influence and he feels it is a job he has sufficient experience to do. |
| Extent | 2p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |