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From:
Richard Dawes
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
October 12 1855
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 109
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
John Phillips
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
27 October 1855
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 253
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
Leonard Horner
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
18 November 1855
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 180
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
Charles Roach Smith
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
1 December 1855
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 323
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
Leonard Horner
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
3 December 1855
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 181
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
James Heywood
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
11 December 1855
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 166
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
Charles Roach Smith
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
26 December 1855
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 324
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
W. C. Trevelyan
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
1855
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 345
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
James Scott Bowerbank
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
12 January 1855
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 10
Summary:

Writes in relation to a batch of lenses for JSH, includes a list of lens types and a price for the whole batch. Includes instructions for mounting them.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
James Scott Bowerbank
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
16 January 1855
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 11
Summary:

Discusses intention to rectify error in sending books to JSH and arranges receipt of batch of lenses by JSH.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
Thomas Bell
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
4 May 1855
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 15
Summary:

Discusses publication and distribution of the Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnaean Society. Also discusses the influence of the Society and the status of natural sciences at Cambridge.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
Thomas Bell
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
12 July 1855
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 16
Summary:

Discusses crustacea analysis to be done by Bell and others, together with labourers’ horticultural show organised by JSH.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
Archibald Billing
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
22 November 1855
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 27 & 27(ii)
Summary:

Mainly discusses the character and achievements of Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward in positive terms, including the invention and properties of the Wardian case.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
Archibald Billing
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
8 December 1855
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 28
Summary:

Sends JSH stone specimens with brief descriptions.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
Sir B. Brodie
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
3 August 1855
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 34
Summary:

Arranges for a visit by JSH to Brodie’s estate, Broome Park, Surrey.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
Sir B. Brodie
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
20 August 1855
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 35
Summary:

Writes regarding additions to Brodie’s local village library by JSH’s daughter and sister, together with JSH’s recent visit to his estate, Broome Park, Surrey.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
Sir B. Brodie
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
24 August 1855
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 36
Summary:

Writes positively about a report on schools written by JSH, particularly the benefits for children of learning by rote. Says he is unsurprised that JSH has some ‘bad folks’ among allotment scheme as this is human nature.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project