From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1826]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:
Describes her role in William Herschel's work as 'a mere tool which he had the trouble of sharpening and to adapt for the purpose he wanted it.' Sending to JH the first volume of Johann Pfaff's translation of William Herschel's papers in three weeks; believes that JH will be unhappy with it.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project