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Title

[Letter to Dr William Francis from John Tyndall],

Identifier

GFF 27/4

Description

Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. The contents of the letter detail Tyndall’s critical feedback on a physics paper written by a Dr (Thomas) Woods. He makes 7 points, referencing specific paragraphs that he does not agree with. He also critiques the spelling and grammar. In an addendum, he asks to be sent the address of Sir John Hershel. Sent from Queenwood College.
2pp extant.

Source

RDS Library & Archives GFF collection of letters

Rights

Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.

Relation

RDS Science Archive

Format

Manuscript

Language

English

Type

Coverage

1870-1901

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Citation

Tyndall, John, 1820-1893, “[Letter to Dr William Francis from John Tyndall],,” RDS, accessed April 18, 2024, https://digitalarchive.rds.ie/items/show/1745.

File

https://library.rds.ie/files/27-4.pdf