From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[13 January 1840]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20742
Summary:
On 1 Jan. 1840, JH's family laid William Herschel's 40-foot reflector to rest by singing a song (enclosed). Mentions Hammerfest instruments.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project