Copy of letter, from Sir John Herschel to William Somerville, 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. Will not oppose the the wishes of the Chancellor [Henry Brougham] concerning John Frederick William Herschel being knighted, especially if this might benefit science. Will visit Chancellor to thank him. 30 September 1831