| RefNo | HS/12/339 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from John Stuart Mill to Sir John Herschel, dated at India House |
| Creator | Mill; John Stuart (1806-1873); philosopher; political economist; politician; civil servant |
| Date | 8 April 1846 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. John Frederick William Herschel's second letter has convinced him. Has now written a new conclusion to the chapter showing the principles of P. S. Laplace in a new light. Does not think Laplace's example is a fair type. Has already rewritten the chapter on the Doctrine of Chances. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 4pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | East India House, London |
| Origin coordinates | 51.513, -0.082 |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel11977
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |