From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0344; Reel 1087
Summary:
JH should speak privately to Archbishop [J. B. Sumner] on behalf of G. R. Waterhouse. Richard Owen's supporters are strong, but as governor of British Museum, [Sumner] is obliged to speak favorably for staff members who expect promotion. Will tell [Sumner] that Waterhouse is JH's relative.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project