- Miscellaneous/Box 4/BU4/1/2
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- 6 January 1907
Part of Miscellaneous Papers
Has studied the proof of 'Theorem I' which HFB has sent him but cannot find any fault with it. Further discusses other theorems.
Part of Miscellaneous Papers
Has studied the proof of 'Theorem I' which HFB has sent him but cannot find any fault with it. Further discusses other theorems.
Part of Miscellaneous Papers
Has written a proof with the help of the suggestions made by HFB. Discusses theorems.
Part of Miscellaneous Papers
Discusses a mathematical theorem.
Part of Miscellaneous Papers
Will get Hobson's book. Discusses mathematical theorems.
Part of Miscellaneous Papers
Discusses a mathematical theorem.
A.L., s. from Edmund Venables to Charles Cardale Babington,
Part of Miscellaneous Papers
Gives thanks for a paper of CCB's on archaeology and discusses other works on the subject.
Venables, Edmund (1819-1895) antiquary
A.L., s. from Edward Boys to William Philpot (Matriculated St John's College, 1838)
Part of Miscellaneous Papers
Gives the description of a 'most fearful thrashing' which EB administered to a 'Feaks' in a room in the Red Lion in Cambridge, first with his fists and then a stick until he thought Feaks was 'done up'. Asks WP to try to recover the stick and to see if Feaks is to press charges in any way.
Boys, Edward (1814-1895)
A.L., s. from George Baker, St John's College to William Pye of Durham
Part of Miscellaneous Papers
Wonders why half of his letters do not arrive safely, and blames either the post or his 'boy'. Notes that it has been extremely cold, with the river frozen over, and many people have been skating but is pleased that the ice has melted as he was concerned about coal supplies. Gives a description of the preparations for Christmas at the College. Notes a rumour circulating about the Duke of Cumberland breaking his neck.
Baker, George (? 1722-1774)
A.L., s. from George Edward Briggs to Mrs [T. R.] Glover
Part of Miscellaneous Papers
Gives thanks for congratulations.
Briggs, George Edward (1893-1985) botanist
A.L., s. from Gilbert Burnet, Windsor Castle, to Thomas Baker
Part of Miscellaneous Papers
Discusses Thomas Baker's offer to correct errors in GB's History of our Reformation for the next edition. Also included is a photograph of the letter.
Burnet, Gilbert (1643-1715) Bishop of Salisbury and historian