From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[5 December 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.162
Summary:
On AD's note on Richard Sheepshanks's writing on the standard yard.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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On AD's note on Richard Sheepshanks's writing on the standard yard.
JH's handwriting is improving, which shows he is on the mend. Does not propose to show the failure of the scale. Quotes an error in his Latin.
Submitting a vote for JH's comment. Quotes various points of Latin grammar.
On proper and bad Latin.
Is glad to hear his health is improving. Has heard that JH is holding a large reception for all his descendents. Is progressing well with the book [on Francis Baily]. Sends a puzzle in spherical trigonometry.