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From:
R. S. White
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1870-3-[13 or earlie
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.400
Summary:

Sports event set for first week in April. May JH's name be added to subscription list for prizes?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
R. S. White
Date:
[13 March 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.401 (C: RS:HS 24.300)
Summary:

JH will not join subscribers for prizes. Objects to so much emphasis on exhibitions of competitive sports, to the detriment of serious education. Feels young people benefit more from spontaneous exercise.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project