From:
William Henry Sykes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 November 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.153
Summary:
Before meeting of Balloon Committee, requests JH's opinion on value of renewing balloon ascents.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Before meeting of Balloon Committee, requests JH's opinion on value of renewing balloon ascents.
Has put son John on board ship and they both looked for Mrs. Russell [?] but could not find her; JH reports on the health of daughter Amelia and about the time of their return home.