Copy letter, from Sir John Herschel to Davies Gilbert, dated at [56 Devonshire St.] Copy of letter, copied as part of the correspondence project led by Colonel John Herschel FRS following the death of his father. Informs Davies Gilbert that John Frederick William Herschel is resigning as secretary of Royal Society [of London] [at the anniversary date?] and expresses great regret that some regard the position of secretary not as an elected position, but in the patronage of the President. 27 June 1827