Copy letter, from Sir John Herschel to William Whewell, dated at 17 Nottingham Mew Copy of letter, copied as part of the correspondence project led by Colonel John Herschel FRS following the death of his father. Recommends G. B. Airy for superintendence of the Nautical Almanac. Expresses hope that Richard Jones's book will be published. Laments lack of recognition given to British scientists. 17 May 1829