From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Christian C. J.] Bunsen
Date:
[30 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0117 & -0018; Reel 1054
Summary:
Unable to attend today's conference on replacing present system of English writing with phonetic system such as 'Missionary Alphabet.' Hopes no final conclusions will be drawn without opportunity for further discussion. Gives JH's opinions and objections. Contrasts systems proposed by [Charles] Trevelyan, [J. B.] Gilchrist, and [Thomas] Young.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project