From:
Patrick Francis Robertson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 May 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0453; Reel 1093
Summary:
Encloses papers from J. B. Smith, supporter of weights and measures bill. [JH's daughters] Maria and Amelia visited House [of Commons] yesterday, but ladies's gallery was full and they could not observe proceedings. Trial of American president [Andrew Johnson] is political farce.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project