From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.11
Summary:
Assures JH that engravers typically take for themselves a few copies of any print they have made. If a large number of these appear for sale, then it is fraud. Suggests JH not act because the engraver is 'insane' and the exposure would hurt his family.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project