From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 June 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.18
Summary:
Gives his opinion of [George] Merz, stating that he has not done anything to 'distinguish himself from a mere practical follower of [Josef] Fraunhofer.' Requests that JH send encouragement to James Challis.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project