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Herschel4514

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Pillans
Date:
[9 November 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.164
Summary:

Expresses shock at death of John Leslie. Declines with thanks offer to be considered for professorship of natural philosophy at University of Edinburgh.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1152

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
1832-11-[9 or earlie
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.14.9
Summary:

Writes a letter of introduction for a friend [Dr. Robinson] of a friend to MF. Comments favorably on MF's electromagnetic research.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2116

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Ritchie
Date:
[9 November 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.363 (C: 21.120)
Summary:

Supports WR's pursuit of Edinburgh professorship. Will not, however, write to the Lord Provost for WR. Feels public steps should be taken to fill position [see WR's 1832-11-8].

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John Herschel Project
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