From:
John Herschel
To:
William Somerville
Date:
4 Oct 1831
Source of text:
HS 16.398, RS
Summary:
No summary available.
Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse
No summary available.
Provides detailed observations made by JH on his ascent up Monte Rosa in the Alps.
Has written the Chancellor [Henry Brougham] to accept the knighthood offered him. Sent observations from Monte Rosa to Lord Minto. Thanks WS for his help with the Chancellor.