Copy of draft letter, from Sir John Herschel to Davies Gilbert, dated at 12 Charlotte St., Portland Place Copy of draft letter, copied as part of the correspondence project led by Colonel John Herschel FRS following the death of his father. Is leaving London for many months and would therefore like his name removed from the Council of the Royal Society, and also his Vice-presidency to be terminated. Would like his name removed from the glass sub-committee. 2 March 1829