Letter from William James Herschel, Midnapore [Medinipur], to 'My very darling Mother' [Margaret Brodie Herschel] William writes on his birthday; 'It is thirty three years ago now since first you had a son...'. He wonders what he has done to reward his mother in return, lamenting his 'ill regulated habits'. He notes Alick's approaching birthday [Alexander Stewart Herschel], and fears that Johnny's [John Herschel's] return will be postponed as he is engrossed in work. 9 January 1866