Pièce 83 - William Whewell to Richard Jones

Trinity College - The printers need more manuscript. WW is pleased RJ is satisfied with his arrangements with the book publisher, Murray, and 'glad too that Jacob [William Jacob] is getting a little lighter to your merits. I do not think you need be surprised at his criticism: it means apparently that he understands the latter part of your book much better than the former which according to my conception of his character is just what one should expect. Take care you do not set too much your heart upon immediate brilliant success.'