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From:
P. H. Holland
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1844-10]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.446
Summary:

Is grateful for his letter concerning the proposed professorship. Outlines some of the alterations he proposes to submit to the Council. Hopes to raise a subscription of £5,000 to £6,000. Offer a salary of £200 per annum. Encloses the newspaper articles.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
P. H. Holland
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.444
Summary:

Would like JH's advice on the setting up of a professorship in memory of John Dalton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
P. H. Holland
Date:
[23 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.445 & 22.207
Summary:

Comments on the pros and cons of a statue or professorship in memory of John Dalton. Would favor a professorship. Thinks the rules should be amended. Knows a good man for the position.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project