From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Constantine Adamson]
Date:
[21 November 1835]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.1
Summary:
Sets out JH's views concerning the education that should be offered at the South African College. Stresses, among other points, that preference should be given to positive knowledge rather than to systems. Recommends which languages should be studied. Favors a broad education. Advises on many details.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project