From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[28 August 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.124
Summary:
Comments on astronomical discoveries, and depressing life in London.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Comments on astronomical discoveries, and depressing life in London.
Describes [G. H.] Gordon, who visited JH at Mint yesterday. Sends copy of University Commission report. Recounts struggle between Adam Sedgwick and George Peacock over report's conclusions.