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Herschel2103

From:
William Ritchie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 January 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.351
Summary:

Thanks JH for proposing WR for R.S.L. Discusses construction of air pump. Trying to simplify construction of vacuum. Will be in London in March.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2104

From:
William Ritchie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 February 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.352
Summary:

Requests JH make any necessary corrections in WR's paper on 'Diff[erential] Thermometer.' Thanks JH for his efforts on behalf of WR.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2105

From:
William Ritchie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 July 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.353
Summary:

Heard JH declined mathematics professorship at London University. WR is a candidate for the position. Asks for JH's support.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2106

From:
William Ritchie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 December 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.354
Summary:

Cannot at present accept the situation [at University of Virginia] discussed in JH's letter. Is still a candidate for position at London University [see WR's 1827-7-28]. Thanks JH for honor bestowed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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