From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[2 April 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0443; Reel 1055
Summary:
Letter of recommendation, praising JS's character and talent.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Letter of recommendation, praising JS's character and talent.
Asks for the experience of other countries in introducing decimal coinage.
Reports quantities of gold and silver issued by Mint in recent months.
In response to a request for information, JH says that his father, William, never had a residence in London.