Autograph letter signed to J. W. Becker

Gassiot, John Peter (1797-1877). A.L.s. to J. W. Becker. Clapham Common, Surrey, September 24, 1868. 3pp. 177 x 119 mm. Remains of mounting on verso of second leaf. Provenance: Latimer Clark.

Gassiot is best known for his investigations of voltaic electricity and the discharge of electricity through gases at low pressure. His letter, which is illustrated with sketches, describes the solution to a possible problem with some electrical apparatus. Origins of Cyberspace 144.