| RefNo | HS/25/8/37 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy of a letter, from John Frederick William Herschel to Francis Baily |
| Creator | John Frederick William Herschel |
| Recipient | Francis Baily |
| Date | 26 May 1841 |
| Description | Copy of letter, copied as part of the correspondence project led by Colonel John Herschel FRS following the death of his father. Has received the maps from John Arrowsmith and sends a blank check for Francis Baily to fill in correct amount to pay the bill. Is unable to attend the Standard Commission meeting. Hopes Francis Baily can visit him in the summer. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 3pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | n.p. |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedMaterial | Original: HS/3/207 |
| RelatedRecord | HS/3/207 |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel6080
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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 |
| NA6486 | Baily; Francis (1774 - 1844); astronomer | 1774 - 1844 |