Item 40 - Letter from William Whewell

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Letter from William Whewell

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  • 28 Dec. 1833 (Creation)

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4 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 sends HJR his books including the 3rd edition of his Bridgewater Treatise. WW wishes Richard Jones would send him his second volume on political economy [the never completed sequel to his 'An Essay on the Distribution of Wealth and on the Sources of Taxation', 1831]. 'As I am ambitious of imposing right mechanical principles into your pupils I send a note of the order in which my numerous books on that matter are to be taken. There is still wanting a 6th volume to complete the series, of which I shall publish a new edition as soon as I can find time'.

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