From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 September 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.164
Summary:
Relates experiences while on a 10 day visit to Ireland. Now waiting for a train to Aberdeen. Professor [Philip?] Kelland injured in rail accident at Hitchin. Comments on the carelessness of railway workers. Agitation again at the Cape over the recall of Sir George Grey. Jack [TM's son?] has received orders for service, perhaps China.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project