From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.69
Summary:
Responds to JH's request [1847-6-28] that RS inquire about Samuel B. Lamb. Has visited [W. R.] Dawes and his telescope; thinks he will be productive. Lefevre [George Shaw-Lefevre?] has started for the university, adding 'what chance he has of success I can't guess.' On JH's contacts with Cambridge University.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project