Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from W.J. Sollas
Title
Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from W.J. Sollas
Date
Identifier
GFF 6/74
Description
A handwritten letter to George F. Fitzgerald from W.J. Sollas
The letter outlines the coming availability of the position of master of Natural Philosophy in Pembroke College. the letter also discusses the salary of the role.
3 pp.
Transcription:
My dear Fitzgerald,
I fear you are too deeply locked in Dublin to come over here, but there can be no harm in asking you know that the chair of Natural Philosophy which is practically mathematical physics will be vacant, or may be already is, by the retirement of the master of Pembroke (B. Price)
This income is as foreseeably small, I think £ 600, but it will be increased some time or other. I am unfortunately a poorer man then by £ 100, lest thousands of pounds better off.
It would be a great thing to afford if you could consent to come.
Sincerely yours,
W.J. Sollas.
The letter outlines the coming availability of the position of master of Natural Philosophy in Pembroke College. the letter also discusses the salary of the role.
3 pp.
Transcription:
My dear Fitzgerald,
I fear you are too deeply locked in Dublin to come over here, but there can be no harm in asking you know that the chair of Natural Philosophy which is practically mathematical physics will be vacant, or may be already is, by the retirement of the master of Pembroke (B. Price)
This income is as foreseeably small, I think £ 600, but it will be increased some time or other. I am unfortunately a poorer man then by £ 100, lest thousands of pounds better off.
It would be a great thing to afford if you could consent to come.
Sincerely yours,
W.J. Sollas.
Source
RDS Library & Archives GFF collection of letters
Contributor
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
Collection
Citation
Sollas, W. J. (William Johnson), 1849-1936, “Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from W.J. Sollas,” RDS Digital Archive, accessed July 18, 2025, https://digitalarchive.rds.ie/items/show/2084.