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Referee's report by William Bowman, on a paper 'Ocular spectres and structures as mutual exponents' by James Jago

Reference number: RR/2/115

Date: 26 May 1855

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Cannot give recommendation for publication, as has not had time to read the paper fully. First impression is not favourable, apparently in line with the author, who has corrected the draft extensively. Suggests sending to Mackenzie [?] for review.

Subject: Physiology

[Published in the 'Proceedings of the Royal Society of London']

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RR/2/115
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26 May 1855
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Letter on paper
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4 pages
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Manuscript

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William Bowman

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William Bowman, Referee's report by William Bowman, on a paper 'Ocular spectres and structures as mutual exponents' by James Jago, 26 May 1855, RR/2/115, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/rr_2_115/referees-report-by-william-bowman-on-a-paper-ocular-spectres-and-structures-as-mutual-exponents-by-james-jago, accessed on 16 September 2024

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