Record

RefNoHSF/3/3/12
LevelItem
TitleLetter from William James Herschel, Rajshahye [Rajshahi], to 'Dearest Mother' [Margaret Brodie Herschel]
CreatorHerschel; Sir William James; second baronet (1833-1917); British developer of fingerprinting and judge
Date15 May 1855
DescriptionHe sends a letter for Mrs Jones, to be forwarded. Mr [Richard] Jones's death is a great sorrow, and William describes his character as he knew Jones at [Haileybury] College. 'Next to my father I think he was the most constantly employed on some deep subject of contemplation of any I have ever met'. He describes Jones at home, reading and thinking. William has had letters from Hope, who seems cheerful, although he has had attacks of dysentry and a sprained ankle. He is now cured and appointed to a new district. William describes Hope's position and duties at Bombay [Mumbai], stating that his new district will be even larger, so his opportunities will be greater than William's, who has little authority. William is now postmaster. He is not jealous however, complimenting Hope's energy. By the time his mother receives this letter, William hopes to be appointed to a subdivison where he will have charge of a small district. It is now six weeks since his examination papers went to Calcutta [Kolkata], and he has heard they are not looked at yet.
Extent4p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
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