Letter, from Richard Jones to Sir John Herschel, dated at Brasted Autograph letter signed by sender. Wanted to read John Frederick William Herschel's book before writing. Thinks it a useful production and should prove popular. William Fitton has been preparing a statement on the late struggle for the chair, but William Whewell has advised him to withdraw it. Hopes he will receive Richard Jones's book in a fortnight. Comments on this and his recollections. 10 January 1831