From:
Matthew Robinson Boulton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.87
Summary:
Has delayed writing in order to assist JH's friend. Is sending the medal to his agent in London.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Has delayed writing in order to assist JH's friend. Is sending the medal to his agent in London.
JH and wife, passing through Birmingham, want to visit manufactory at Soho. Recalls friendship of MB's father and William Herschel and friendship of JH and late James Watt.
Regrets he cannot carry out JH's request. Hopes to see him and Mrs. Herschel at dinner.
Apologizes for request to visit MB's manufactory. Declines dinner invitation. Plans to visit other local manufactories.