Background
Pond was born in London and, although the year of his birth is known, the records indicating the day and month have been lost to posterity.
Pond was born in London and, although the year of his birth is known, the records indicating the day and month have been lost to posterity.
Trinity College.
He took no degree, however, as his course was being interrupted by severe pulmonary attacks which compelled a long residence abroad. He was admitted to the Inner Temple in 1794, but his poor health prompted him to withdraw.
Royal Society; French Academy of Sciences. American Academy of Arts and Sciences.