Letters to "Dear Sir" and Mr. McClure, 1890 August 10, 1891 December 11, 1892 June 24, 1892 July 3.

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Letters to "Dear Sir" and Mr. McClure, 1890 August 10, 1891 December 11, 1892 June 24, 1892 July 3.

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Letter to Dear Sir, August 10, 1890, a thank you for kind comments on his "Recollections of Thomas Carlyle." Mentions a request for articles and his discovery of previously unpublished compositions in his old journals which might be suitable for the Youth's Department. Letter to Mr. McClure December 11, 1891, refers to request for articles. Describes at length his many health problems. Includes 2 magazine clippings of photographs of Professor Tyndall. Letter to Mr. McClure June 26, 1892, states that some of his most important investigations were never published in book form. Cites "Contributions to Molecular Physics in the Domain of Radiant Heat" to be added (to list of his published works). Discusses at length sources of biographical information and mentions the Dublin University Magazine as one source. Letter to Mr. McClure, July 3, 1892, writes about his hope to return to Switzerland soon and the difficulty of the trip. Mentions again the precarious nature of his health and that Mrs. Tyndall will post the University Magazine.

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Tyndall, John, 1820-1893

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British physicist. From the description of John Tyndall letters, 1869-1880. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 122454707 Natural philosopher. Fellow of the Royal Society. From the description of Papers. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80044015 English natural philosopher. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London?], to an unidentified correspondent, [no year] Jun. 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270573...