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RefNoHS/18/414
LevelItem
TitleLetter, from Andrew Wilson to Sir John Herschel, dated at [College St.], Glasgow
CreatorWilson; Andrew (fl.1819); husband of Helen Wilson
Date29 September 1819
DescriptionAutograph letter signed by sender. Mr. Townley cannot get B.A. degree without attending one year at University and taking usual examinations. London papers greatly magnified disturbances. Things are peaceful now, but vigorous measures are needed to suppress 'dangerous Meetings.' Expects to enjoy Beckwiths' visit.
LanguageEnglish
Extent2pp
FormatManuscript
Place originCollege St., Glasgow
AccessStatusOpen
URLDescriptionAlso available on Epsilon
URLhttps://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel8147
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA8238Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer1792 - 1871
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