From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Wilhelm Struve
Date:
[18 June 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.133 (C: RS:HS 22.200)
Summary:
Mortified at Punch cartoon libeling WS's sovereign. Enjoyed WS's visit and invites Otto Struve again. Request WS to give [G. B.] Airy his 'full impressions' of Munich glass as opposed to British glass. Supports British glass for Cape's colonial instruments.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project