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Herschel2107

From:
William Ritchie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.355
Summary:

WR's testimonials must be sent to America before further action can be taken. Asks JH for recommendation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2109

From:
William Ritchie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 May 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.356
Summary:

Has not heard from [University of Virginia]. Position of lecturer in mathematics and natural philosophy has opened at Dollar Institution in Edinburgh. WR asks for recommendation for the position from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2110

From:
William Ritchie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 May 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.357
Summary:

Has not heard from America. Discusses paper on electric conduction. Wishes to move further south. Thanks JH for securing WR's election to R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2111

From:
William Ritchie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 June 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.358
Summary:

[Edward] Sabine's letter confirmed WR's membership in R.S.L. Feel he was ill-used by Dollar Institution. Apologizes for trouble he caused JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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