| RefNo | HS/18/25 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from William Wallace to Sir John Herschel, dated at 14 Argyle Square, Edinburgh |
| Creator | Wallace; William (1768-1843); Scottish mathematician; astronomer |
| Recipient | John Frederick William Herschel |
| Date | 1 December 1825 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Received volume on double stars by John Frederick William Herschel and James South. Followed John Frederick William Herschel's advice, ordered instruments from Germany. Asked Josef Fraunhofer to design transit instrument to fit pillars designed by Edward Troughton. Quotes Fraunhofer's response [in French] that pillars should be moved to accommodate his instrument. David Brewster anxious for John Frederick William Herschel to answer last letter. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 3pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | 14 Argyle Square, Edinburgh |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel7820
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); mathematician and astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |