From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Alexander J. B. Hope
Date:
[17 January 1854]
Source of text:
APS B.H435p.17
Summary:
A letter of regret that JH is unable to attend the funeral of [William Carr Beresford].
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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A letter of regret that JH is unable to attend the funeral of [William Carr Beresford].
Comments on the publication of several volumes.
About some flowers, including a new variety being advertised.
Opposes parliamentary bill to adopt French metric system. Explains weaknesses of system.
Has despatched a letter on a subject of concern to JH to the editor of the Saturday News, but now feels it is too feeble. Is mostly feeling too ill to write or think for long.