Copy letter, from Sir John Herschel to Edward Sabine, dated at Collingwood Contemporary copy in sender's hand, signed by sender. Having been assured by Edward Sabine that the government might receive a request for more money for magnetic observations, John Frederick William Herschel retreats from his earlier position [see John Frederick William Herschel's 1844-7-17], and is willing to accept the possibility of a magnetic conference, which John Frederick William Herschel does not want to lead in any way. John Frederick William Herschel believes his scientific life is almost over and he has much to do. 22 July 1844