Letter, from William Henry Fitton to Sir John Herschel Autograph letter signed by sender. Has heard a report that [Humphry] D[avy] is not prepared to nominate Charles Babbage and that D[avy] would be glad if J. G. Children would become Secretary of the Royal Society [of London] Nonetheless, William Henry Fitton hopes that Davy will change his mind. 1826-11-23 or earlier