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RefNoMS/603/8/167
Previous numbers1505
LevelItem
TitleLetter from James Niven, Eastburn, St. John's Road, Sidcup, to 'Dear Sir' [Joseph Larmor]
CreatorNiven; James (1851-1925); British public health administrator
RecipientLarmor; Sir Joseph (1857-1942); Irish theoretical physicist
Date30 May 1917
DescriptionKnowing 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.
Extent4p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
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