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From:
Darwin, Leonard
To:
Darwin, G. H.
Date:
7 March [1866]
Source of text:
DAR 219.6: 1
Summary:
No summary available.
Contributor:
Darwin Family Letters
No summary available.
Is writing an article on the life and work of George Boole and would like JH's advice on one of D. F. Gregory's references.
Intends to apply for a professorship at Owens College and would like to use JH's letter as a testimonial. Would also like to send a copy of this letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Thanks WS for communicating the events of William Whewell's last days.
Announcing the death of William Whewell and plans for his funeral. Hopes JH will not come in his present state of health.