From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Herschel (son)
Date:
[21 May 1868]
Source of text:
JHS 6.49
Summary:
Speaks of the awkwardness of some telescopic instruments, but urges son John to persevere; comments favorably on daughter Amelia's prospective husband, Thomas Wade, and comments disparagingly about the government's introduction of a metrication bill.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project