| RefNo | MS/373/1/76 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from 'Tom' [Thomas Edward Thorpe], Heidelberg, to 'Dear Mamma' [Mary Wilde Thorpe] |
| Creator | Thorpe; George (active 19th century); British cotton merchant |
| Recipient | Thorpe [née Wilde]; Mary (active 19th century); British |
| Date | 21 April 1869 |
| Description | Describing his examination day, visiting around twenty professors and attending a closed-door conclave in the Senate Chamber. His assessment that he did well except in physics, owing to fatigue, and the subsequent kindness of Professor Kirchoff. His award of Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Arts from Heidelberg. |
| 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 |