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Herschel9057

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 October 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.168
Summary:

Tells JH that the Lucasian Professorship has become available. Believes most Cambridge people favor JH. Urges JH to write the electors, i.e., the heads of the Cambridge colleges.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9058

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[17 October 1826]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20712 (C: RS:HS 20.240)
Summary:

Declines to become a candidate for the Lucasian professorship. Explains his reasons. Has written in support of Charles Babbage. Thanks WW for seeing JH's 'Light' through the press. Describes JH's travels on the continent, including his 'geologising.'

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John Herschel Project
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