Where can I read Essay on the Figure of the Earth ?

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The "Essay on the Figure of the Earth," written by Lord Kelvin at the age of 15, is recognized for its originality and earned him a gold medal from a university. The essay is part of the Kelvin collection at Glasgow University, specifically listed as item NB11. Currently, there is no online copy available for public access. Interested readers may need to visit Glasgow University or contact their special collections department for potential access or reprints.
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Where can I read "Essay on the Figure of the Earth"?

Apparently Lord Kelvin wrote a supposedly very original essay at the age of 15 (and won a gold medal for it from some university) titled "Essay on the Figure of the Earth". However, I can't seem to find it anywhere. How do I go about finding it? (even tried my university's electronic database for publications)
 
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Jeeze louise. I was thinking more of a reprint :p
 
in case you do go to glasgow, here's a page from glasgowguide.co.uk to help you to understand the language and the culture :biggrin:
 


So, there is no online copy? I would also like to read it
 

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