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Letter from Capt. William Noble giving instructions for an experiment. (Manuscript) 1876-12-03 AGC/52/1
A discussion on the English language comparing Shakespeare’s language to modern language and outline of an experiment with full instructions.
Letter about the views of learning and people watching with reference to English Mechanics. (Manuscript) 1878-02-06 AGC/52/3
Captain William Noble states that he learns more from watching people and personal experiments than from reading a book. Noble believe's that "The English Mechanics" is a better book than "Design and Work".…
Letter from Capt. William Noble with an open invitation to Ernest Wiltshire. (Manuscript) 1878-02-20 AGC/52/4
Captain William Noble gives an open Invite to Ernest to visit Forest Lodge whenever he chooses, no need to wait for an invite. Also contains instructions and technical sketches.
Letter that accompanied the book Elements of Mechanism. (Manuscript) 1878-07-05 AGC/52/6
Captain William Noble sends the book "Elements of Mechanism" to Ernest. Mentions of the telephone that Ernest is making.
Letter from Capt. William Noble includes a clip of advertisement for The Amateur Mechanics Practical Handbook by Arthur H.G. Hobson. (Manuscript) 1878-10-18 AGC/52/8
Captain William Noble is delighted that Ernest has found a Mechanical friend in Granville Park (where Ernest Lives); a clip of advertisement for The Amateur Mechanics Practical Handbook by Arthur H.G. Hobson stuck into the letter; Noble also discusses the difficulty Ernest has ending letters.
Letter of thanks for the birthday gift and discusses local crime. (Manuscript) 1878-11-27 AGC/52/9
Captain William Noble thanks Ernest for the kind birthday note and gift (a book small enough to fit in Noble's waistcoat.) Noble also describes local crimes such as the capture of Mr Peace. Though ripped back page with half missing (little wax seal left) the letter is intact.
Letter noting how Captain Noble believes a Mr Wheelin got elected in Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. (Manuscript) 1879-04-16 AGC/52/13
Captain William Noble writes to Ernest saying that Ernest's motto is "Rest and be thankful" which is in Noble's opnion "Let it slide" in American. Also comments on a sketch of Ernest local church that Ernest sent him in a previous letter.…
Captain William mentioned Sir George Airy attended a Royal Astronomical Society Council meeting. (Manuscript) 1879-05-07 AGC/52/14
Captain William mentioned Sir George Airy attended a Royal Astronomical Society council meeting were arguments broke out as someone attacked a paper written in 1844 by Admiral Sinyth called "Cycle of Celestial Objects", which earned him the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society in 1…
Captain William Noble thanks Ernest for the birthday present the Ernest sent in a box also mentions a substantial contribution to a new spectroscope with drawings. (Manuscript) 1879-11-28 AGC/52/17
Captain William Noble thanks Ernest for the birthday present the Ernest sent in a box. Noble also mentions a substantial contribution to a new spectroscope and has drawings to show how it works.
Letter from Capt. William Noble on local vote and the idea of women's vote. (Manuscript) 1880-03-29 AGC/52/19
Captain William Noble hopes to vote for Herbert Gladstone, 1st Viscount Gladstone for Middlesex. Noble also talks about the women's vote.
Captain William Noble thanks Ernest for the books he sent. (Manuscript) 1880-11-27 AGC/52/24
Captain William Noble thanks Ernest for the books he sent. As invites Ernest to borrow books from him.
Captain William Noble has accepted the secretaryship of the Society for Opposing the future Endowment of Scientific Research. (Manuscript) 1881-02-08 AGC/52/26
Captain William Noble plans to visit a Telegraph Engineer. Noble is no longer a member of the Woolwich Garrison and would have to obtain orders to view anything in the area.…
Captain William Noble looking forward to a holiday. (Manuscript) 1881-03-14 AGC/52/27
Captain William Noble letter includes reference to the Society for Opposing the future Scientific Endowment of Research, likens himself to Charles Dickens characters and expresses that he is looking forward to a holiday when Ernest visits.
Letter from Capt. William Noble to Ernest Wiltshire. (Manuscript) 1881 AGC/52/30
Captain William Noble writes a letter to Ernest asking him to a little book as a birthday present.
Captain William Noble mentions a pamphlet "Every man his own mechanic". (Manuscript) 1882-02-25 AGC/52/34
Captain William Noble mentions a pamphlet "Every man his own mechanic" ; writes about attending an art exhibition and making adjustments to his telescope.
Captain William Noble writes about how busy he has been of late and asks Ernest whether he has seen the comet yet. (Manuscript) 1882-03-30 AGC/52/35
Captain William Noble writes about how busy he has been of late and asks Ernest whether he has seen the comet yet.
Captain William Noble asks Ernest to pick up a book called "Students Elements of geology" by Charles Lyell. (Manuscript) 1882-04-18 AGC/52/36
He recommends Erest go see the "Eductional Exhibit" at Crystal Palace; Noble has made some adjustments to his telescope and has observed spots in the sun.
Captain William Noble recieves an invitation from the Admiralty for the Official Visitation of Greenwich Observatory. (Manuscript) 1882-05-22 AGC/52/37
Captain William Noble states that the Lords of the Admiralty have sent him an invitation for the Official Visitation of Greenwich Observatory for 3rd July 1882 at 3pm. Noble compares such a visit to a book written by George Payne Rainsford James.
Letter containing newspaper clippings about Exeter Hall. (Manuscript) 1882-09-28 AGC/52/38
Captain William Noble thanks Ernest for the German dictonary and encourages him to write to the English Mechanics with any questions. Also included is a newspaper clipping titled "A revolution at Exeter Hall." about flirty young men. Noble also congratualtes Ernest in becoming an uncle.
A quick letter to Ernest on his birthday. (Manuscript) 1882-12-06 AGC/52/39
Captain William Noble relates that his attempt to view Venus has been a failure, he wishes Ernest a happy birthday.
Letter from Capt. William Noble with drawings on refractors and telephone. (Manuscript) 1878-01-14 AGC/52/2
Captain William Nobel talks in great detail about the 3 ½ inch refractor with drawings instructing Ernest how it is used. Mentions of the Natural History Society and the telephone with William Noble's observation of the London Stereoscopic Company talking using a piece of string.
Letter with instructions on how to make a boxwood chuck. (Manuscript) 1878-04-08 AGC/52/5
Captain William Noble gives instructions on how to make a boxwood chuck; askes Ernest whether he has succeeded in making a telephone.