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Herschel5948

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 December 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.71
Summary:

Regarding the possibility of losing the services of W. S. Stratford, and also the president (JH). Lord High Admiral will be balloted for at the next meeting.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel12429

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 December 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.287
Summary:

Is afraid JH will decline the invitation to be a candidate for the Lucasian professorship, so it is assumed Charles Babbage will be elected.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9063

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 December 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.171
Summary:

Asks JH for efforts on behalf of [William] Ritchie. Urges JH to apply for vacant Lucasian professorship. This failing, hopes Charles Babbage will be a candidate.

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John Herschel Project
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