Playfair, Sir Lyon, 1818-1898 (1st Baron Playfair of St Andrews, British scientist)

Scope and Contents Autograph Letter Signed from Sir Lyon Playfair to an unnamed correspondent, discussing the education of teachers, and a pamphlet on a parliamentary bill on the subject. Dated 2 April 1869.Begins: "Dear Sir | I am much obliged to you for your Pamphlet, & agree with you that there is a serious deficiency in the Bill in not securing a Practical Proof of Teaching Power." He finds the recipient's pamphlet "clear & decided as to the Evil", but not "very explicit as to the...