Francis Galton's Earliest Writings

Date:
1825-1827
Reference:
GALTON/1/2/1/3
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Galton Papers
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Francis Galton's Earliest Writings. In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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The original material is held at UCL Special Collections. This catalogue is held by the Wellcome Library as part of Codebreakers: Makers of Modern Genetics.

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Samples of F Galton's early childhood attempts at writing:

  • Francis Galton's first name, written aged two. 10th January 1825; 1 ff.
  • Short passage about the Lord, written aged four. 4 ff.
  • Note about ducks addressed "My dear Uncle..."; annotated on verso by Violetta Galton "Francis wrote this & spelt it entirely himself - aged 4 years & 4 months". 2 ff.
  • Thank you note written to his Father, 06 September 1826. 1 ff.
  • Note addressed "My dear Adele", in which Galton describes his educational achievements; 15 February 1827. 2 ff.

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    1825-1827

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    10 folios

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    A digitised copy is held by the Wellcome Library as part of Codebreakers: Makers of Modern Genetics.

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    The papers are available at UCL Special Collections and Archives subject to the usual conditions of access to Archives and Manuscripts material, after the completion of a Reader's Undertaking.

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    The original material is held at UCL Special Collections. This catalogue is held by the Wellcome Library as part of Codebreakers: Makers of Modern Genetics.

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