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The Royal Society: Science in the Making

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William Morris established the decorative design firm of Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Company (later Morris & Company)

1861

Charles Dickens publishes Great Expectations as a three-volume book

1861

Sir John Herschel publishes Physical Geography as part of the Encyclopaedia Britannica.

1861

Abraham Lincoln begins his term as President of the United States

4 March 1861

Autograph letter signed by sender. Offers consolation to Margaret Herschel on the death of her daughter Margaret Louisa.

10 February 1861 Sender: William Whewell Reference number: HS/18/217

Autograph letter signed by sender. Expresses happiness that John Frederick William Herschel's health has improved and comments on various family matters.

16 November 1861 Sender: William Whewell Reference number: HS/18/218