From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[7 November 1851]
Source of text:
JHS 6.24
Summary:
Is extremely depressed at living in London, a 'howling wilderness of brick and mortar;' JH compares at some length the personality of MH and Richarda Airy; brings MH up to date on some family and acquaintance happenings, and mentions in passing that William Lassell has discovered two interior satellites of Uranus [Ariel and Umbriel].
Contributor:
John Herschel Project