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FRAZ/21/56-57
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Letter from Sir Norman Lockyer to Sir James Frazer
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- 20 Mar. 1905 (Creation)
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3 items
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Solar Physics Observatory, South Kensington, London, S.W. - Encloses two photos of maps showing the diffusion of the May-November and June-December years which he believes supports Frazer's theories; has had a tremendous find in Cornwall, dating from c 1300 BC, [aligned] with waning stars for May and August; asks Frazer to visit on his way to Surrey. Accompanied by two reproduced maps marked with 'M' for May year and 'J' for June years. Accompanied by an envelope with a summary in Frazer's hand.