From:
Thomas Young
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15] November 1825
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.336
Summary:
[Board of Longitude] must answer to Parliament, not to public opinion. Do not contest the system. Order pocket sextants; they and barometer will be sent to Captain [Richard] Copeland. Knows how JH feels about expenses sent to Edward Sabine, but please write receipt and send it to TY within week. Will write directly to Charles Babbage for tables.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project