Copy letter, from Sir John Herschel to Gilbert Elliot, Second Earl of Minto, 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. Is prepared to see Gilbert Elliot, Second Earl of Minto anytime about resolutions [see John Frederick William Herschel's 1838-10-20]. Outlines the requirements of the Cape Observatory for more efficient service. Eloquently pleads the case for government support of research in the physical sciences. 5 November 1838