Letter, from Thomas Hodgkin to Sir John Herschel, dated at Rome Autograph letter signed by sender. Morichini will be gratified to see John Frederick William Herschel when he returns through Rome. The Abate Feliciano Scarpellini is also desirous of meeting John Frederick William Herschel; he is one of the foremost makers of instruments in Italy. Weather is just becoming hot, so hopes he gets through his Sicilian tour before the heat increases. 6 July 1824