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RefNoMS/603/8/193
Previous numbers1531
LevelItem
TitleLetter from W D [William Davidson] Niven, Eastburn, Sidcup, to [Joseph] Larmor
CreatorNiven; Sir William Davidson (1842-1917); British mathematician
RecipientLarmor; Sir Joseph (1857-1942); Irish theoretical physicist
Date12 July 1907
DescriptionHe had intended to write after his second reading of [Thomas Henry] Havelock's paper, but will not refer to business as Larmor is so tired. Larmor's invitation to go the the Engadine is tempting but he cannot leave home as a servant is laid up in Moorfields Hospital, and he could not leave Agnes by herself. She may send for a niece from Aberdeen; the servants usually go away when Niven does. His brother has been pressing him to go fishing. He thinks that a rest in Cambridge will be the best cure for Larmor and the Engadine might be physically tiring. He has hopes of seeing Larmor at Sidcup.
Extent4p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
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CodePersonNameDates
NA6649Niven; Sir; William Davidson (1842 - 1917); mathematician and electrical engineer1842 - 1917
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