| RefNo | HS/16/69 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from Richard Sheepshanks to Sir John Herschel, dated at Reading |
| Creator | Richard Sheepshanks |
| Recipient | John Frederick William Herschel |
| Date | 29 June 1847 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Responds to John Frederick William Herschel's request [1847-6-28] that Richard Sheepshanks inquire about Samuel B. Lamb. Has visited [W. R.] Dawes and his telescope; thinks he will be productive. Lefevre [George Shaw-Lefevre?] has started for the university, adding 'what chance he has of success I can't guess.' On John Frederick William Herschel's contacts with Cambridge University. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 4pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | Reading, Berkshire |
| Origin coordinates | 51.454167, -0.973056 |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel3726
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA5536 | Sheepshanks; Richard (1794 - 1855) | 1794 - 1855 |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); mathematician and astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |