Scottish chemist (1852-1916) who discovered the noble gases and won the 1904 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, March 10, 1906. Letter to author William Henry Rideing, in full: "I am sorry that you do not think the article suitable. I have re-read it, & it appears to me pretty plain; but of course you know your public best. I think it will be the best thing to do if I send you another and a simpler article. Would you like one with the title 'How Discoveries Are Made'? It might prompt some of your young friends to go & do likewise. I shall wait to hear from you, before beginning such an article. In the meantime, I am sending the one on 'What Is Electricity?' to Harpers. I see you have paid me for it. Perhaps I had better just hold that, & ask for the usual terms from Harpers, providing you with another article. Please tell me if you agree to that course." In fine condition, with light toning to the corners.
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