Identity area
Reference code
Larmor/Letters/To Larmor/Foxwell, EE (Misc)/FO1/1/10
Unique identifier
GB 275 Larmor/Letters/To Larmor/Foxwell, EE (Misc)/FO1/1/10
Title
Autograph letter, signed, from Tokyo
Date(s)
- 4 December 1896 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
8p Manuscript paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1851-1922)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Has had problems with his accounts but hopes to sort it out soon. Has been ill more or less constantly. Complains about his teaching and the students. Comments on the poor health of the Japanese in general. Believes that the Japanese deceive foreigners as to the state of the country, as he regards it as very poor. Is derogatory about the Japanese and their lack of discipline, but does admire the children. Believes the Japanese to be deluded about the outside world. Discusses the political situation, especially with regards to Russia.