| RefNo | MS/603/8/191 |
| Previous numbers | 1529 |
| 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 | 27 June 1906 |
| Description | A visit in eight days would suit Niven, and he wishes Larmor could stay longer. He will ask [William] Burnside over to dine. Mrs. Burnside seems better. He supposes it unnecessary to have a detailed account of [Alfred George] Greenhill's work ready for the next Council meeting, but the quality and quantity of his work deserve the proposed recognition [of a Royal Medal]. The Sylvester Medal might be more appropriate. He visited Christie's garden that afternoon and saw Sir W. [William Henry?] White. In a postscript Niven notes that he had no hand in stopping Greenhill's paper and he understood he would omit the parts where exception had been taken. |
| 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 |