From:
John Herschel
To:
William Somerville
Date:
16 Sep 1831
Source of text:
HS 16.393, RS
Summary:
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Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse
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Discusses feelings about offer of knighthood. Is ambivalent. Praises the Chancellor's [Henry Brougham's] interest in science.
Will not oppose the the wishes of the Chancellor [Henry Brougham] concerning JH being knighted, especially if this might benefit science. Will visit Chancellor to thank him.