From:
Thomas Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 February 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.412
Summary:
Requested letters from [Hugh Percy] late Duke of Northumberland to JH offering to pay for publishing [Cape Results]. Hopes to include that debt in late Duke's estate, rather than as obligation upon [Algernon Percy] new Duke. Encloses receipt for £1,000. [JH note (20 Feb 1848): Sent receipt to TW. Expenses came within £50 of Duke's gift.]
Contributor:
John Herschel Project