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From:
John Ryall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 January 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.514
Summary:

Asks for JH's opinion of the mathematical work of Professor [George] Boole, who recently died. Needs testimony to get pension for his widow and child.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Ryall
Date:
[10 January 1865]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0358; Reel 1054 (C: RS:HS 25.15.21)
Summary:

At JR's request [see JR's 1865-1-7], attests to merits of late George Boole as mathematician, in support of petition for government pension for Boole's widow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Ryall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 January 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.515
Summary:

Thanks JH for his opinion of [George] Boole. It may help his widow and children in their application to Lord Palmerston [H. J. Temple].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project