From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Gwatkin
Date:
1827-11-9 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.78 verso
Summary:
JH says he has too much work to do to consider the Plumian Professorship [see RG's 1827-11-9].
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
JH says he has too much work to do to consider the Plumian Professorship [see RG's 1827-11-9].
Was glad to see the clause in Dr. Thomas Plume's will. Sees many advantages in the professorship at Cambridge, but still adheres to his former decision not to apply for the position.