From:
H. Turberville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 March 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.379
Summary:
Explains conditions of his will and the distribution of his estate.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Explains conditions of his will and the distribution of his estate.
Describes his visit to Exeter. Hopes JH received a package sent the previous week. Asks question concerning lens making.
Asks for JH's advice over a defective pair of glass discs. Discusses possibility of manufacturing optical discs in conjunction with the artist.
Explains HT's problem with the defective telescope glass. Advises caution about entering optical glass manufacturing. Urges HT to take back his will from JH's possession and entrust it to the care of a legal advisor.