From:
Matthew Robinson Boulton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 April 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.86
Summary:
Regrets he cannot carry out JH's request. Hopes to see him and Mrs. Herschel at dinner.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Regrets he cannot carry out JH's request. Hopes to see him and Mrs. Herschel at dinner.
JH and wife, passing through Birmingham, want to visit manufactory at Soho. Recalls friendship of MB's father and William Herschel and friendship of JH and late James Watt.
Apologizes for request to visit MB's manufactory. Declines dinner invitation. Plans to visit other local manufactories.