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RefNoHSF/1/3/1
LevelItem
TitleCircular letter from Charles Pritchard, St. John's College, Cambridge to 'Dear Sir' [Sir John Frederick William Herschel]
CreatorPritchard; Charles (1808-1893); British astronomer
Date19 January 1844
DescriptionInforming the parents of pupils at Clapham Grammar School that two former pupils had distinguished themselves at Cambridge University, including one as Senior Wrangler. Therefore, pupils should celebrate by taking an extended vacation until 26 January. He asks for punctuality in returns.

With manuscript additions by Pritchard, including on the Senior Wrangler: '800 marks out of 2300 above the 2nd. C.P.'
Extent1p.
FormatPrinted
Manuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA5459Pritchard; Charles (1808 - 1893)1808 - 1893
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