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Reference numberNLB/20/785
Alternative reference numberNLB/20 p490
LevelItem
TitleCopy letter from Robert William Frederick Harrison, to Professor John Perry, Fellow of the Royal Society
Date10 July 1900
DescriptionThinks it improbable the Royal Society and electrical engineers will agree upon a report and it is therefore most important the Society obtain evidence to show that insulation is not unreasonable. Understands that Preece holds this view and has written to Preece to communicate with Perry. Has also written to [William Edward] Ayrton. Asks Perry to do what he can in the next few days to prepare the case. Is leaving town till Monday and provides temporary address.
Extent1p
FormatCarbon
Physical descriptionTypescript
Access statusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodeNameDates
NA5509Perry; John (1850 - 1920); electrical engineer and mathematician1850 - 1920
NA8037Ayrton; William Edward (1847 - 1908)1847 - 1908
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