Item 30 - Letter from William Whewell

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R./2.99/30

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Letter from William Whewell

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  • 6 May 1827 (Creation)

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3 pp.

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Whewell, William (1794-1866), college head and writer on the history and philosophy of science
(1794-1866)

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Trinity College Library, Cambridge

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WW has sent word to William Twopeny that HJR will be preaching on Whit Tuesday. WW thinks HJR 'will agree with me that Bankes [William J. Bankes, MP for the University, 1822-26] is not the best qualified of men to represent us, and I would strongly impress upon you if you do think so the majority of coming here to help us in preventing such a catastrophe. Bankes has been circulating a letter in which he maintains that all who do not wish to emancipate the Catholics must support the opposition & vote for him; but I should hope that he will not this time succeed in such a manoeuvre you will have seen perhaps by this time that the opposition are not all to make out so strong a case against the ministry as your friend looked for - or indeed any can at all...If Bankes be returned the triumph will be for the Chancellor's party & the disgrace for the university wh. of course they care nothing for'.

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