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Herschel5854

From:
William Buckland
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.323
Summary:

Sending a copy of W. D. Conybeare's most recent publication; also his own Bridgewater treatise. Is grateful for his gift of luminous animals, which he has deposited in the College of Surgeons. Richard Owen has been giving the best lectures ever given. Dr. [William?] Smith is to exhibit his collection at Bulloch's museum. Is anxious to know what kind of fossil quadrupeds are to be found at the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5855

From:
William Buckland
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 March 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.324
Summary:

Three positions are vacant at Oxford due to the death of S. P. Rigaud. Would JH be interested in applying for them as it would be a great honor to have him at Oxford.

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John Herschel Project
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