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John Frederick William Herschel

Mathematician and astronomer

Born: 07 March 1792

Died: 11 May 1871

Elected to the Royal Society Fellowship: 27/05/1813

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Thomas Hill

John Frederick William Herschel

Autograph letter signed by sender. The Directors of the Andersonian University (Glasgow) have made a mistake in not appointing John Frederick William Herschel's son [Alexander]. What is his son doing now as they would like him to lecture.

30 September 1865 Sender: Thomas Hill Reference number: HS/10/192

1866

Sir John Herschel publishes his translation of Homer’s Iliad

1866

Autograph letter signed by sender. Has his note of the 19th and also saw John Frederick William Herschel's son [Alexander] for a few minutes yesterday. Agrees that John Frederick William Herschel's son should not become a candidate until he has given the lectures. Hopes to see him at Merrylea.

22 March 1866 Sender: Thomas Hill Reference number: HS/10/193