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Herschel9187

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 January 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.213
Summary:

Asks JH's opinion of an anonymous book [WW's Of the Plurality of Worlds: An Essay]. Describes it written 'very fairly' but as presenting views very different from JH's.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9188

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[1854-2]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20790 (C: RS:HS 23.140)
Summary:

Comments on Of the Plurality of Worlds: An Essay. Suspects it is by WW. Disagrees with many parts, but finds some sections 'striking.' Laments that he has no time for intellectual matters, punning that he must concentrate on 'making money.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9189

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[28 October 1854]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20791 (C: RS:HS 23.149)
Summary:

Describes the abilities and special interests of JH's son Alexander, who, JH hopes, will enter Trinity College, Cambridge, in Oct. 1855.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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