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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Makdougall Brisbane
Date:
[2 January 1842]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 32565.164 (draft: RS:HS 5.104 & C: 22.107)
Summary:

A strong letter on behalf of the provision of financial support for Professor [James David] Forbes, along with JH's personal statement of belief in the need to free distinguished scientists from teaching duties.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 January 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.199 inc
Summary:

Describes life in Trinity Lodge and invites JH to visit him there. Is writing on ethics and puzzling over the nature of causation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project