| RefNo | MS/859/2/136 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from James Hudson, 7 Foxley Road, Kennington Common, to Charles Hatchett, Belle Vue House, Chelsea |
| Creator | Hudson; James (1804-1859); British librarian and administrator |
| Recipient | Hatchett; Charles (1765-1847); British chemist |
| Date | 27 December 1836 |
| Description | He decided to study the paper ['On the spikenard of the ancients'] which Hatchett kindly left for him before replying. He now has good health and has an improved mind and nerves. Hudson has seen a position which might fill his vacant hours, Secretary of the new University of London, and he is a candidate. He has been advised that if would be worthwhile to place testimonials in Lord Burlington's hands and those from the Royal Society would carry the greatest weight. He reminds Hatchett of his position as Assistant Secretary and Librarian. He was introduced to the Board of Longitude and afterwards to the Royal Society by Sir Humphry Davy. He notes the officers under whom he served, 'glorious reminiscences of that illustrious body', being senior staff officer when he left. He asks for any expression of recommendation from Hatchett. |
| Extent | 3p. and wrapper |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |