From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 January 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.216
Summary:
Offers consolation to JH on the death of his daughter Margaret Louisa.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Offers consolation to JH on the death of his daughter Margaret Louisa.
JH's 'scientific activity' has long been at zero, but JH has of late been preparing a lecture on the sun and translating Homer's Iliad.
Asks WW's opinion of JH's hexameter translation of the opening section of Homer's Iliad. Comments on the value of hexameter verse.