From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.204
Summary:
Sends works for JH, the Astronomical Society, and several members. Worries about [P. F.] Verhulst. Asks for JH's recent observations. Has spent much time lately on the human laws. Thanks JH for seeing Edward Troughton and instruments. Has just heard that his friend Alexis Bouvard, who was like a father, is seriously ill.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project