1796-1860, Savilian professor of geometry, at Oxford, 1827-1860, known for his investigations into optics and radiation . 1 1/2 p. A.L.s. presumably to A.D. Bache

by Baden-Powell

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Oxford, Nov. 8: 1840. On my return home a few days ago I found your valuable present of the report on education, for which pray accept my best thanks. I enclose the only trifle I have at present to offer in return. I hope soon to send you my report in a French periodical in which I have given the best abstract I could of your experiments... 12mo, integral leaf detached, lightly stained. Item #3755

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