Copy letter, from Sir John Herschel to William Whewell, dated at Slough Copy of letter, copied as part of the correspondence project led by Colonel John Herschel FRS following the death of his father. William Lamb, Lord Melbourne, will receive 'our committee.' Has heard that the R.S.L. Council expects John Frederick William Herschel to become the next R.S.L. president. Requests William Whewell to put an 'absolute negative' to any such claim. 13 September 1838