From:
William Ritchie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.355
Summary:
WR's testimonials must be sent to America before further action can be taken. Asks JH for recommendation.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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WR's testimonials must be sent to America before further action can be taken. Asks JH for recommendation.
Has not heard from [University of Virginia]. Position of lecturer in mathematics and natural philosophy has opened at Dollar Institution in Edinburgh. WR asks for recommendation for the position from JH.
Has not heard from America. Discusses paper on electric conduction. Wishes to move further south. Thanks JH for securing WR's election to R.S.L.
[Edward] Sabine's letter confirmed WR's membership in R.S.L. Feel he was ill-used by Dollar Institution. Apologizes for trouble he caused JH.