One letter dated 24 Feb. 1849.
One letter is dated 29 Aug. 1858, the other is undated.
Offers a theorem for the four colour problem, which has become an axiom in his mind, an example of Whewell's latent axiom, things which are not at first credible but which settle down into first principles, asks for Ellis' thoughts.
One letter is dated 12 Oct. 1848, the other is dated 29 Mar. [18--].
From note on verso: 'Mrs Affleck's settlement, etc. Important as a memorandum.'
Letters dated 15 Feb. 1848 - 23 Jan. 1856.
Letters relating to the Wrangham medal, making reference to the design (5 Feb. 1849) and production of the medals (21 Jan., 6 Feb. and 8 Oct. 1850).
WW rejoices 'especially in Lord Lansdowne's mode of approbation' over RJ's book ['An Essay on the Distribution of Wealth, and on the Sources of Taxation: Part 1. - Rent', 1831]. He has received his proof sheets from the British Critic ['Review of An Essay on the Distribution of Wealth and Sources of Taxation by the Revd Richard Jones', The British Critic, Quarterly Theological Review and Ecclesiastical Record, 10, 1831]: 'I think I will not send you them. I do not like them at all but shrink from the task of altering them so as to make them good'. William Buckland and his wife are coming to stay next week.
Penicuik. Writes after leaving Cheltenham, describes leisure activities at Peniciuk: dog racing, walks, and snowball fights.
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Gleinlair, Springholm, Dumfries. Describes a quiet life at Glenlair, and that he has not had a mathematical thought for a fortnight but is likely working subconsciously, shares news of friends and asks for more, notes how different his different his society is in Aberdeen.
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129 Union Street, Aberdeen. Is pleased with the position at Aberdeen; reflects on his marriage [to Katherine Mary Dewar]; answers Litchfield’s questions with what he describes as a "metaphysical screed;" he gives his opinion on Catholics; a section apparently about marriage has been cut out; sends a paper set for his class and reflects on the quality of answers to the questions.
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The third and fourth boxes of five containing letters from William Whewell to his family (Add.MS.c.191-193), arranged roughly chronologically.
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Includes a letter from J. D. Gregory, 31 Oct. 1907 and a letter from Charlotte Warre Cornish dated 3 Oct. 1899.
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