Letters from Cornwallis Hewett, 1815-11-27 - 1824-04-01
Scope and Contents
Discussions on College and University affairs; travels accompanying Duke of Devonshire; illness (bled 40 oz. in 24 hours, Paris 1823).
Dates
- Creation: 1815-11-27 - 1824-04-01
Creator
- From the Fonds: Frere, William, 1775 - 1836 (Master of Downing College) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
Cornwallis Hewett too over from Sir Busick Harwood as Downing Professor of Medicine. He was first elected to a College Fellowship in 1811. Died at Brighton 13 Sept. 1841.
Extent
c. 20 item(s) (c. 20 letters) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Originator(s)
Hewett, Cornwallis
Finding aid date
2001-06-12 10:13:35+00:00
Repository Details
Part of the Downing College Repository
Downing College Archive
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