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the most part be of much smaller dimensions than laboratories for 

 instruction. This would also be an advantage inasmuch as the 

 efficiency of the experimenter is by no means always in proportion 

 to the size of his laborator^^ In my opinion, small laboratories, 

 but with first class outfit, should be the aim of every investigator. 



The men for such an academy could be found in your country at 

 once in most branches, and in all branches in the near future, since 

 your country is progressing in science at a rate hardly equaled 

 elsewhere. 



I fear these remarks far exceed the scope of the question which 

 you addressed me. It is needless to say that I shall take pleasure 

 in giving any further information that you may desire. 

 Very respectfully, 



Dr. W. Nernst. 



