Copy of draft letter, from Sir John Herschel to Benjamin Gompertz, dated at Slough Copy of draft letter, copied as part of the correspondence project led by Colonel John Herschel FRS following the death of his father. Received the letter. Hopes he will be successful in his application for the position of Actuary to the Law Life Society. Has a high opinion of his mathematical papers and has used his system in his own works. 1 June 1823