From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 January 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.423
Summary:
Of family news, health, and an eclipse of the moon [letter completed 1834-1-8].
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Of family news, health, and an eclipse of the moon [letter completed 1834-1-8].
Hopes he received his Essay on the Primitive Standard. Arrived at Simon's Town on Tuesday and hopes to call on JH before he departs.
Poem in honor of JH's arrival at Cape of Good Hope.
Is sorry they were unable to see the Herschels but would be happy to dine at Feldhausen.
Recognizing the limitations of DS's medical education and DS's location in India as well as JH's superior learning, DS requests that his brother-in-law (JH) recommend to him a 'course of study' suitable to DS's situation and needs.