From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[27 September 1864]
Source of text:
RGO 6.358.288
Summary:
Is very upset that JH's name has been attached to a group that wishes to import the 'French metrical system' into Britain; JH urges petitions or whatever is needed to retain the British system.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project