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GCPP Davies 8/75/1

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Letter from Emily Davies to [Robert] Potts, 1864-03-12

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Reference Code: GBR/0271/GCPP Davies 8/75/1
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Only 33 girls passed the examination, the bulk of the failures being in mathematics. Fears Cambridge people will try to lower the standard for girls, which is neither desirable nor necessary. Signatures [to the memorial] are coming in but some schoolmistresses are timid, fearing the disapproval of parents.

Dates: 1864-03-12
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Open to bona fide scholars and by appointment only.