From:
Alexander J. B. Hope
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 January 1870]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0084; Reel 1087
Summary:
Hopes JH's argument favoring pound sterling will be read by members of Parliament.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Hopes JH's argument favoring pound sterling will be read by members of Parliament.
Hopes he will accept a Christmas box, viz, a portrait of Sir William Herschel by Thomas Lawrence. It was given him by his friend Sir John Kirkland, who is sure of its authenticity.
[J. B.] Smith plans second reading [of metric bill] on 18 [Apr.] before Parliament adjourns. AH will approve it again. Philip Harwood, editor of Saturday Review, asks for article by JH on [metric system] before House votes on it.
Philip Harwood, editor of Saturday Review, wants to use JH's letter as part of article on metric system on 13 May [1871] in anticipation of 16 May debate in House [of Commons]. Second reading of bill was postponed until 6 June.