Tyndall | 22nd July 1859
My dear Tom
I have received1 a diploma for you & another for myself making us both Ehren Mitgliede2 of the Marburg Philosophical Society.3 The enclosed is from Schell,4 but until I came to the “Attraction” I did not know whether it was intended for you or for me.
affectionately yours | John.
RI MS JT/1/T/650
RI MS JT/1/HTYP/517
I have received: the letter with the diplomas is missing.
Ehren Mitgliede: Honorary Member.
Marburg Philosophical Society: Both Tyndall and Hirst had close connections to Marburg, as they obtained their PhD at the University of Marburg.
The enclosed is from Schell: a missing note from Schell. Hirst recorded receipt of Schell’s note through Tyndall’s letter in his journal for 24 July, noting that it informed him and Tyndall about their election as honorary members of the Marburg Philosophical Society (Hirst Journal, RI MS JT/2/32c/1495). See also letter 1630, n. 4.
Please cite as “Tyndall1629,” in Ɛpsilon: The John Tyndall Collection accessed on