| Reference number | MC/14/203 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from [Thomas Edward] Thorpe, Science and Art Department, South Kensington, to Herbert Rix |
| Creator | Thorpe; Sir; Thomas Edward (1845-1925); British chemist |
| Date | 30 March 1887 |
| Description | Thorpe sent Rix's letter dated 22 [March 1887] to his assistant, H A Lawrance, who was in charge of packing the telescope, lent to Thorpe for the eclipse expedition. Lawrance is under the impression the reading micriscope was lost in Grenada, and he is unable to find it. Thorpe directed Lawrance to refers the matter to Captain Abney. Thorpe will ensure the missing microscope is 'replaced without delay'. |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA7855 | Thorpe; Sir; Thomas Edward (1845 - 1925); chemist | 1845 - 1925 |