From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Jones
Date:
[15 January 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.128
Summary:
Expresses some concerns about the proposed painting of his portrait [see WJ's 1833-1-1].
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Expresses some concerns about the proposed painting of his portrait [see WJ's 1833-1-1].
Thanks for sending results about conical polarization and introductory lecture on astronomy communicated through Francis Beaufort. Had hoped to send WH JH's yet to be printed catalogue of double stars.
H. W. Pickersgill proposed to paint JH's portrait for free, to be given to St. John's College. Now finds JH must pay for picture. Will delay until another artist is chosen.