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Herschel9147

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[5 October 1845]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20767 (C: RS:HS 22.249)
Summary:

Working on double star orbits. Responds to WW's question [see WW's 1845-8-20] about proper mathematical education at Cambridge, for the most part agreeing with WW's preference for classical works.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel9148

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[9 October 1845]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.c.8932
Summary:

Letter of introduction to WW for the son of Sir Jeremiah Bryant, then entering Trinity College.

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John Herschel Project
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