From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Gilbert Elliot, Second Earl of Minto
Date:
[16 June 1822]
Source of text:
NatLibScot MS.12226, f.21 (draft: RS:HS 7.32b &C: 20.143)
Summary:
Discusses the pros and cons of GE's proposal that [J. C.?] Schenck, a Swiss maker of optical instruments, set up a business in London. JH is not sure that JH ascended Mt. Rosa, but is certain of JH's barometric reading. Interested in GE's method of estimating air temperature.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project