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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland)]
Date:
[28 January 1839]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0287; Reel 1054
Summary:

Grieved that J. C. Stewart desires schoolmaster position at Cape of Good Hope. Attests to Stewart's many business talents, and asks HP to find 'more prominent station' for Stewart.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland)]
Date:
[1840 to 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.164
Summary:

Lady [Pleasance] Smith conveyed Duke of Northumberland's interest in JH's color photographs. Encloses others, and explains use of light-sensitive juices of flowers to produce colors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland)]
Date:
[17 October 1841]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.5858
Summary:

Writing HP as Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, JH strongly recommends that William Whewell be named Master of Trinity College, Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project