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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
J. H. Rutherford
Date:
[4 July 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.15.6
Summary:

Continues to be concerned that the support for John Fairbairn not be seen as a political act, nor as one intended to impugn the decision of the South African Court of Justice. [Letter completed with a lengthy postscript on 1837-7-10.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
J. H. Rutherford
Date:
[4 July 1837]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0357; Reel 1054
Summary:

Prefers that JH's name not appear on HR's list of subscribers in support of John Fairbairn. Gives reasons. Suggests appropriate wording for HR's public statement of support for Fairbairn.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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