From:
E. Willes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 January 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.258
Summary:
Recalls hospitality at Slough during EW's Eton days. Sets date to visit JH.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Recalls hospitality at Slough during EW's Eton days. Sets date to visit JH.
EW and wife plan trip to Eton soon to see sons. Hope to visit Herschels in Slough then. Despairs of Africa venture. Received details from JH's agent at the Cape of Good Hope.
Still invalid. Offers to be godfather for JH's new child [Maria]. When does JH plan to move from Slough?