Copy of draft letter, from Sir John Herschel to Augustus De Morgan Copy of draft letter, copied as part of the correspondence project led by Colonel John Herschel FRS following the death of his father. Would not like to become President and shirk the duties it involves, but if the Royal Astronomical Society cannot find someone else for the President then he will consent to let his name go forward. Has had a letter from W. H. Smyth on the same subject. 4 December 1846