From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 March 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.288
Summary:
About the election of Charles Babbage to the Lucasian professorship.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
About the election of Charles Babbage to the Lucasian professorship.
Babbage has been elected Lucasian Professor by a large majority. Is pleased by the unselfish service of JH to scientific research.
Charles Babbage has been elected to Cambridge's Lucasian professorship. Thanks JH for his efforts. Hopes Babbage will fill it effectively.