From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
Date:
[4 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.3; Reel 9
Summary:
JH's servant died in accident yesterday. Encloses papers addressed to AP but intended for [Count Jarnac?]. Suggests how to obtain help from [H. J. Temple] Lord Palmerston without appearing to violate rules. [G. H. Gordon] Lord Aberdeen shows no interest. Purpose of JH's 'memorial' to Lord John Russell was to obtain pension for Thomas Maclear.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project