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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[19 September 1845]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

At WH's request [see WH's 1845-8-27], JH writes in support of WH's son, Joseph D. Hooker, as a candidate for the chair of botany at Edinburgh University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8780

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[19 September 1845]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

[Responding to WH's 1845-8-27], has been slow in writing recommendation [see JH's 1845-9-19] for WH's son, Joseph D. Hooker, because, not having met WH's son, wished to get judgment from James Ross. Enclosing Ross's very complimentary letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10576

From:
Sir William J. Hooker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
21 September [1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.454
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's testimonial for his son Joseph. Wishes the Herschels would come and look around Kew. Regarding the Cape bulbs. Has no official person to collect seeds.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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