From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.387
Summary:
JH's exertions and friendship are a treasure. Will visit them on Monday next.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
JH's exertions and friendship are a treasure. Will visit them on Monday next.
RJ's letter to William Whewell helped JH understand why public panic creates pressure for more money. Asks for RJ's opinion about concurrent circulation of gold and silver. Gives example of this 'compound tender' or 'binary standard' that haunts JH.