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From:
Sir B. Brodie
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
3 August 1855
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 34
Summary:

Arranges for a visit by JSH to Brodie’s estate, Broome Park, Surrey.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
Sir B. Brodie
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
20 August 1855
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 35
Summary:

Writes regarding additions to Brodie’s local village library by JSH’s daughter and sister, together with JSH’s recent visit to his estate, Broome Park, Surrey.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
Sir B. Brodie
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
24 August 1855
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 36
Summary:

Writes positively about a report on schools written by JSH, particularly the benefits for children of learning by rote. Says he is unsurprised that JSH has some ‘bad folks’ among allotment scheme as this is human nature.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project