| RefNo | HS/22/40 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy of Copy of draft letter, from Sir John Herschel to Thomas Hodgkin |
| Creator | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer and mathematician |
| Recipient | Hodgkin; Thomas (1798-1866); physician; pathologist |
| Date | 7 February 1840 |
| Description | Copy of draft letter. Has written a letter to Lord John Russell outlining the case of Andries Stockenström. Does not wish to become involved in Cape politics or the affairs of the Anti-Slavery Society much as he appreciates their importance. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | n.p. |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedMaterial | HS/9/412 |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel10535
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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 |