From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 January 1819]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.263
Summary:
Asks JH to write a letter of recommendation for a mutual friend, and adds some Cambridge news.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Asks JH to write a letter of recommendation for a mutual friend, and adds some Cambridge news.
Regarding his father's portrait. Would recommend waiting until the days become clearer and longer.
Gives equation. Is arranging the visit to Paris.
Would he like to come for a trip down the river to see W. E. Parry's Expedition ships? Query regarding quartz crystals. Date for Pearsonian dinner.
Will show JH largest specimen of apophyllite [Argentine spar] in kingdom.
Family news and other matters [letter completed 1819-2-23].