From:
Alfred Smee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 July 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.171
Summary:
Comments on some of AS's writings, and on the effect of strong coffee on vision.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Comments on some of AS's writings, and on the effect of strong coffee on vision.
Encloses copy of the letter he has written [1850-7-20] to the Secretary of the Admiralty.
TM's attention has been drawn to the question raised by Joseph Hume in the House of Commons regarding the use of the Cape Observatory. Will forward a copy of the weekly register and later a copy of the general report.