From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.17
Summary:
Updates Francis Baily's medical condition, noting that it is more serious than RS had thought. Thinks [James] Basire missed JH's meaning. Suggests how to improve the engraving, perhaps using pewter. Explains that he wants the catalogue to serve the needs of expeditions.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project