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Photocopy of ALS., from MHAN, Archbishop Holgate's School, York, to Harold Jeffreys

NewmanM/Box 1/1/5
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26 Feb. 1918

Part of Papers of Max Newman

Notes his army call-up and his becoming a conscientious objector 'more or less'. Asks HJ to write on his behalf to confirm him as a conscientious objector. Humourously suggests how it should be done.

Photocopy of ALS, from MHAN, E. Dulwich, to Harold Jeffreys

NewmanM/Box 1/1/1
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1916

Part of Papers of Max Newman

Has been given the Wrights Prize and asks HJ for advise on mathematical books he might purchase. Also includes a chess problem.

Photocopy of ALS, from MHAN, E. Dulwich, to Harold Jeffreys

NewmanM/Box 1/1/2
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1916

Part of Papers of Max Newman

Gives thanks for book recommendations. Sends a chess problem.

Photocopy of ALS, from MHAN, Llandrindod Wells, to Harold Jeffreys

NewmanM/Box 1/1/3
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1917 (Circa)

Part of Papers of Max Newman

Humourously describes a cycling trip from York to Wales.

Typescript letter from Benians to Harold Jeffreys

Benians/C/C37
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19 May 1943

Part of Papers of Ernest Alfred Benians

Thanks J for suggestions for book on organisation of American science. Wonders if any chance of getting Conant - worth trying.

Typescript notice from John D. Griffith Davies, Assistant Secretary The Royal Society

Benians/C/C24
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27 Apr. 1943

Part of Papers of Ernest Alfred Benians

Noting that due to the indisposition of Dr Karl Compton the Pilgrim Trust Lecture would not be held on 6 May 1943. Above this is a MS note signed by Harold Jeffreys saying 'Dear Master, This answers your question of last night.'

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