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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Duncan MacFarlane
Date:
[26 October 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.2
Summary:

Sees that JH has been named as a candidate for the Rectorship of Glasgow University. Though honored wishes it to be known that he will not be a candidate.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Duncan MacFarlane
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 October 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.3
Summary:

The nomination of JH for the position of Rector at Glasgow University did not originate with DM or his friends. Will bring JH's views to the knowledge of his colleagues, though the students are responsible for the election of the rector.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project