| Description | He writes to report that he is 'charmed' with her son [William James Herschel], 'the perfection of youthful excellence'. William has been enjoying himself and is in good health, eager to begin work. He has been fortunate in finding an appointment to the North Western Province. Stewart will hear from Captain [Arthur Purves] Phayre at Prome [?] or Rangoon in Burma [Myanmar] about alternative appointments and he will consult with others including John Binny Colvin. Stewart thinks that William should have had a letter to Lord Dalhousie, who is fond of Scotchmen; this might come from Lord Aberdeen, and still could be obtained, even it only mentioned William within a letter. |