Collection of mathematical notes, papers, and newspaper articles, primarily concerning Watson's work in combinatorics and his correspondence with Percy Alexander MacMahon.
Papers belonging to Sir Charles Moore Watson
This material is held atSt John's College Library Special Collections, University of Cambridge
- Reference
- GB 275 MacMahon/B
- Dates of Creation
- 1902–1915 (circa.)
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 12 items paper
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Administrative / Biographical History
Watson was commissioned lietenant of the Royal Engineers in 1866, having studied at Trinity College, Dublin, and trained at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich. He served under General Gordon in the Sudan, 1874-1875, where he was involved in surveying work. Deputy-Inspector-General of Fortifications, 1896-1902. Became a member of the Royal Geographical Society in 1875. After his retirement from the military, Watson acted as British Government Delegate to International Navigation Congresses, 1902-1908. Became Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Exploration Fund, 1905.
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Watson was commissioned lietenant of the Royal Engineers in 1866, having studied at Trinity College, Dublin, and trained at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich. He served under General Gordon in the Sudan, 1874-1875, where he was involved in surveying work. Deputy-Inspector-General of Fortifications, 1896-1902. Became a member of the Royal Geographical Society in 1875. After his retirement from the military, Watson acted as British Government Delegate to International Navigation Congresses, 1902-1908. Became Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Exploration Fund, 1905.
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