From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[12 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.6; Reel 1053
Summary:
Sons John and Alexander visited JH yesterday. Forwards son William's letter describing voyage. News from Cape of Good Hope about [Eighth Frontier War]. Silver panic at Bank of England. Trouble dislodging 'remoras' (old officers) who retard changes at Mint.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project