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RefNoMS/603/9/18
Previous numbers1570
LevelItem
TitleLetter from B O [Benjamin Osgood] Peirce, to J [Joseph] Larmor, St. John's College, Cambridge
CreatorPeirce; Benjamin Osgood (1854-1914); American mathematician
RecipientLarmor; Sir Joseph (1857-1942); Irish theoretical physicist
Date28 May 1909
DescriptionBaring Brothers have sent through Larmor's letter and he thanks him for the kindness in proposing to entertain him at Cambridge. He notes how busy Larmor is, and he suggests a call on Larmor after Whitsuntide, but not to stay the night or to take up much of Larmor's day. He thanks Larmor for asking the Astronomer Royal to send a card for the annual visitation at Greenwich Observatory; and for the invitation to the Conversazione at the Royal Society.

Inscribed: 'Dictated'.
Extent4p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
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