From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1848]
Source of text:
JHS 6.32
Summary:
Lists a number of people JH called on but all were out. Received a gold medal with the head of the King of the Netherlands on it. Also received a 'very superb and truly Imperial' ring from 'the Duke.' [This, presumably, is the diamond ring he received from the Emperor of Austria.]
Contributor:
John Herschel Project