Copy of draft letter, from Sir John Herschel to Henry Anthony Jeffreys, dated at Collingwood Copy of draft letter, copied as part of the correspondence project led by Colonel John Herschel FRS following the death of his father. Received his note this morning, the first tidings he had heard of the matter. Gives his own opinion of the matter. Would have liked to have conferred with him. His neighbors are away so has been unable to consult them. 2 September 1845