From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William James Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.111
Summary:
Encourages his son Willie to show that he deserves the favors WH has received from W. H. Sykes.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Encourages his son Willie to show that he deserves the favors WH has received from W. H. Sykes.
Draws attention to expenses for WH's education at Haileybury College. Urges use of regular system of accounts. JH sent request for extension of J. F. L. P. Maclear's leave from ship Castor. Assumes that W. H. B. Hamilton is still secretary to Admiralty. Hopes WH, Maclear, and [William] Waterfield will avoid mischief. How is WH's 'broken back'?
Is giving WH advice about buying books to take to India. JH stresses the need for economy and discernment; urges WH to retain some interest in science, although WH will not be 'a scientific man.'