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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
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From:
Sir B. Brodie
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
30 October 1858
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 37
Summary:

Thanks JSH for sending American lily roots as a companion to white lilies sent previously. Hopes that JSH will visit him at his estate at Broome Park, Surrey, as he is attending examinations at London University.

Discusses the question of church rates payments and a paper on the subject by JSH. Discusses difficulty of paying them if a tenant refuses as other landlords would see this as a bad example. Also discusses landlords making the payment and adding the amount to the rent on new leases.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
Sir B. Brodie
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
4 November 1858
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 38
Summary:

Arranges for possible visit by JSH to his estate at Broome Park, Surrey.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project