Item 45 - Letter from J. W. Wilkins to William Whewell

Identity area

Reference code

MSPB/45

Title

Letter from J. W. Wilkins to William Whewell

Date(s)

  • 15 Mar. [1859] (Creation)

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Item

Extent and medium

1 folded sheet

Context area

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Bequest of William Whewell, 1866.

Content and structure area

Scope and content

Oxford & Camb Club, Pall Mall - Presents his pamphlet; the 'Government Bill seems aimed against every Liberal Interest & among other evils, it would, I think, extinguish academical representation & place the elections entirely in the hands of the proverbial clergy.'

Notes area

Note

Tipped on to the first page of Wilkins' What should the representation be?, or, Reform measures considered. (London, 1859, shelfmark 164.c.85.6[3].

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