In the Mathematical Tripos examinations of 1845 Thomson was second Wrangler and Blackburn was fifth wrangler (fifth place in the list of those obtaining a first class degree).
Sa matematika Tripos pagsusuri ng 1845 Thomson ay pangalawang Wrangler at Blackburn ay ikalima nakikipagbangayan (ikalima lugar sa listahan ng mga pagkuha ng isang first class degree).