From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
1833-6
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.332bis (C: RS:HS 21.138)
Summary:
Answer to FB's queries regarding chronometers.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Answer to FB's queries regarding chronometers.
Is pressed by work, but will come to London if needed; domestic matters brought up to date.
Intends to visit WS after attending Cambridge B.A.A.S. meeting.
Inquires about the time when WP will paint JH's portrait and about the costs involved.