<p>The other issue, though, is whether ending a sentence with “however” is acceptable or not. There seem to be different views on this issue. For example, on the Boston College site “Tips for Writing History Papers,” under the heading “III. Formal, Written English,” students are advised, “never end a sentence with ‘however.’” (This is item 8 on the list under III.)</p>
<p>[Tips</a> For Writing History Papers - Boston College](<a href=“http://www.bc.edu/schools/cas/history/resources/tips.html]Tips”>Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences | Boston College)</p>
<p>Could we agree that a better way to write the original sentence would be:
Clause A; however, Rest of Clause B?</p>
<p>I do agree that a comma before “but” would be the preferable usage. It’s just a question of which solecism is worse.</p>