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From:
James Wood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 March 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.291
Summary:

Please write [H. J. Temple, Viscount] Palmerston on behalf of Fearon Fallows, candidate for director of future observatory at Cape of Good Hope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Wood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 October 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.292
Summary:

Wanted [JH] to become Lucasian Professor of Mathematics, but electors favor one of Heads. This will also operate against Charles Babbage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Wood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 December 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.294
Summary:

Restriction to reside constantly [at Cambridge] may deter Charles Babbage from position of Lucasian Professor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Wood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.295
Summary:

JW has been at St. John's for fifty years. Wishes JH well in preparing for marriage. JH is entitled to quarters dividend from [feast of] St. Thomas 'to Lady day next.' Notify JW when wedding occurs. JH's fellowship will then be vacant. Please bring bride to visit Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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