From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Peacock
Date:
[19 June 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.251
Summary:
JH's reasons for wishing to decline the baronetcy remain, but has decided to accept it because of Augustus Frederick's (Duke of Sussex) 'really noble conduct as respects me.'
Contributor:
John Herschel Project