F. Galton to K. Pearson, 31st Dec. 1901.- External URL
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Sent From (Definite): Sir Francis GaltonSent To (Definite): Karl PearsonDate: 31 Dec 1901
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Holder (Definite): University College London: Special Collections
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Sent fromSir Francis Galton
31 Dec 1901
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E.H. Henry, who is now supreme over the identification department in Scotland Yard, is classifying the whole collection, primarily by fingerprints & secondarily only by measurements. He looks forward to abolishing measurements entirely in England, as he did in Bengal, stating that errors are more frequent than Garson thought, and that they shield the culprit, whereas fingerprints cannot ever. I think he overdoes the view, rather, but this is his attitude and he has the power to carry out his views.
I was much pleased with the order & smartness he has imposed in the office. Garson’s connection with it is entirely closed. He, unlucky for himself, took up a critical position towards Henry, who being his superior and a smart disciplinarian, wd. have none of it.
If Mr Macdonell induces that vainest of men, Alphonse Bertillon, to remodel his cabinet it will be a marvel.
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Sent toKarl Pearson
31 Dec 1901
Description:
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E.H. Henry, who is now supreme over the identification department in Scotland Yard, is classifying the whole collection, primarily by fingerprints & secondarily only by measurements. He looks forward to abolishing measurements entirely in England, as he did in Bengal, stating that errors are more frequent than Garson thought, and that they shield the culprit, whereas fingerprints cannot ever. I think he overdoes the view, rather, but this is his attitude and he has the power to carry out his views.
I was much pleased with the order & smartness he has imposed in the office. Garson’s connection with it is entirely closed. He, unlucky for himself, took up a critical position towards Henry, who being his superior and a smart disciplinarian, wd. have none of it.
If Mr Macdonell induces that vainest of men, Alphonse Bertillon, to remodel his cabinet it will be a marvel.
...’
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