| RefNo | MS/373/1/75 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from 'Tom' [Thomas Edward Thorpe], Heidelberg, to 'Dear Father' [George Thorpe] |
| Creator | Thorpe; Sir Thomas Edward (1845-1925); British chemist |
| Recipient | Thorpe; George (active 19th century); British cotton merchant |
| Date | 28 February 1869 |
| Description | Sending birthday wishes to his father and commenting on trade stagnation in Manchester. He has received a letter from Dr Watts giving college news. Thorpe notes the lack of interest shown by Gladstone and D'Israeli in supporting [Owens] College; 'government aid is as remote as ever'. He bemoans the government's attitude to education and contrasts the attainments of English and German university men. |
| Extent | 4p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7855 | Thorpe; Sir; Thomas Edward (1845 - 1925); chemist | 1845 - 1925 |