| RefNo | HS/25/9/7 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy of a letter, from John Frederick William Herschel to Richard Sheepshanks, dated at Collingwood |
| Creator | John Frederick William Herschel |
| Recipient | Richard Sheepshanks |
| Date | 25 June 1841 |
| Description | Copy of letter, copied as part of the correspondence project led by Colonel John Herschel FRS following the death of his father. Thanks Richard Sheepshanks for the news of Francis Baily; requests an update on his condition. Criticizes 'reduced map' prepared by [James] Basire. Has drawn up a catalogue to go with his paper, as Richard Sheepshanks requested, arranged in regions. Praises William Whewell's choice of a bride. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 3pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | Collingwood, Hawkhurst, Kent |
| Origin coordinates | 51.035306, 0.513556 |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedMaterial | Original: HS/16/16 |
| RelatedRecord | HS/16/16 |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel3673
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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 |
| NA5536 | Sheepshanks; Richard (1794 - 1855) | 1794 - 1855 |