1875
by Sabine, Robert
1875. Very Good. Sabine, Robert (1837-84). A.L.s. to Latimer Clark. London, April 20, 1875. 1-1/2pp. 203 x 127 mm. Remains of mounting present. Provenance: Latimer Clark. Sabine's letter to Latimer Clark reads in part as follows: "I am going to send in a joint paper with [Richard Spelman] Culley on small pneumatic tubes to the Inst. C. E. [see Weaver 1909, no. 1937]. A year or two ago I suggested to you that we might contribute a joint paper on pneumatic passenger lines; but it has not followed up. Do you think that such a paper could be of use taking the Holborn tube as a basis for reasoning and if so are you disposed to go in with me for this?" Sabine published several papers on telegraphy and on the use of pneumatic tubes for sending letters and packages. Clark's first patent, obtained in 1854, was for a pneumatic tube system. Origins of Cyberspace 190. . (Inventory #: 40746)