William George Spencer letters, 1839-1849, to Caroline Watts 1839-1849

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William George Spencer letters, 1839-1849, to Caroline Watts 1839-1849

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In these letters to Caroline Watts, a young friend and teacher in Durham, England, Spencer writes principally about the teaching of geometry and astronomy. He also comments on current political and literary events in England, including John Bright's defeat, the Corn Laws, and theories about health and religion. There is frequent mention of his brother Thomas Spencer, and his son Herbert Spencer.

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Watts, Caroline

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