Copy letter, from Sir John Herschel to William Whewell, dated at 35 Bedford Place, Russell Square Copy of letter, copied as part of the correspondence project led by Colonel John Herschel FRS following the death of his father. Describes the abilities and special interests of John Frederick William Herschel's son Alexander, who, John Frederick William Herschel hopes, will enter Trinity College, Cambridge, in Oct. 1855. 28 October 1854