From:
Henry Bingley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 August 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0098; Reel 1087
Summary:
What steps has JH taken regarding [HB's claim for compensation] for HB's son?
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
What steps has JH taken regarding [HB's claim for compensation] for HB's son?
No summary available.
Henry Rich has left England, so JH presented HB's question to C. E. Trevelyan. Believes that [Treasury's] earlier response will be considered official. Doubts that HB's son will receive compensation for loss of future profession.
Describes observing solar eclipse at Marienburg in eastern Prussia. Gives advice about whom to see for photography training [see 1851-7-27].