Item 41 - Letter from W. H. Smyth to William Whewell

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Reference code

MSPB/41

Title

Letter from W. H. Smyth to William Whewell

Date(s)

  • 6 Nov. 1837 (Creation)

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Item

Extent and medium

1 sheet

Context area

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Bequest of William Whewell, 1866.

Content and structure area

Scope and content

Presentation letter, thanks him for his kindness in Cambridge. 'I wish I had that Library of yours about a mile under my Lee.'

Notes area

Note

Tipped on to the title page of Smyth's A biographical sketch of Captain Dampier (S.l., [18--?]), shelfmark 103.c.85.3[6].

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