From:
George R. Porter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.44
Summary:
Writes about 'floss[?]-growers of Kent' in response to JH's letter. Characterizes the activity as a form of lottery and profit-making in the context of the free-trade/protectionist debate.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project