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Letter, from Augustus De Morgan to Sir John Herschel, dated at 7 Camden St.

Reference number: HS/6/244

Date: 28 April 1848

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Autograph letter signed by sender. Thinks Herschel is getting on very well with his mathematics. Boys learn mathematics at a much earlier age now. Will have testimonials ready at Barclays if he will name the day. Will bring Cape newspapers to the Society.

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HS/6/244
Earliest possible date
28 April 1848
Page extent
3 pages
Format
Manuscript

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Augustus de Morgan

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Augustus de Morgan, Letter, from Augustus De Morgan to Sir John Herschel, dated at 7 Camden St., 28 April 1848, HS/6/244, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/hs_6_244/letter-from-augustus-de-morgan-to-sir-john-herschel-dated-at-7-camden-st, accessed on 10 December 2024

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