RefNo | HS/18/241 |
Level | Item |
Title | Letter, from John William Whittaker to Sir John Herschel, dated at St. John's College, Cambridge |
Creator | Whittaker; John William (1791-1854); Anglican clergyman; astronomer |
Date | 28 January 1814 |
Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Results of John William Whittaker's exams. John Frederick William Herschel's advice in science was too modern to help. Reports local scandals among examiners. Not speaking to James Grahame. Going to 'Babylon' on Tuesday. |
Language | English |
Extent | 4pp |
Format | Manuscript |
Place origin | St. John's College, Cambridge |
Origin coordinates | 52.208056, 0.116667 |
AccessStatus | Open |
URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel7974
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Fellows associated with this archive
Code | PersonName | Dates |
NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |