Works published: Scientific : Engineering Career: Consulting Engineer Applications: 3 Jan 1883 (£70), 24 Nov 1884 (£30), 29 Nov 1886 (£20), 31 Oct 1888 (£20), 31 Oct 1890 (rejected), 4 May 1893 (rejected)
Works published: Scientific : Marine Biology Career: M.D.; Surgeon; Major in the Indian Army; Naturalist on H.M.S. Bulldog in 1860 Applications: 26 Jun 1883 (£100)
Works published: Journalism : Periodical contributions; also Non-Fiction, Essays Career: Journalist Applications: 5 Nov 1883 (£75), 7 Mar 1900 (on behalf of Esther Margaret Noble; not proceeded with) Note: Father of Helen Thomas (see Loan 96 RLF 1/2919).
Works published: Scientific : Chemistry, Reference; also Travel Writing, History Career: Science Master at Clifton College and Marlborough College; Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society; Fellow of the Chemical Society Applications: 17 Apr 1884 (£100), 6 Apr 1885 (£50), 28 May 1886 (£40), 18...
Works published: Various : Journalism, Non-Fiction, Topography, Military, Translations, Fiction Career: Baronet; Knight of the Iron Cross; Captain in the 33rd Regiment; War correspondent for The Times and the Daily Telegraph Applications: 7 May 1888 (£40), 5 Jul 1895 (£40), 13 Jul 1896 (£20)
Works published: Journalism : Periodical contributions Career: On the editorial staff at Cassell & Co.; Editor of the Saturday Journal Applications: 4 Jul 1888 (rejected)