| RefNo | HS/4/108 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from William Radcliffe Birt to Sir John Herschel, dated at Bethnal Green |
| Creator | Radcliffe Birt; William (1804-1881); astronomer; meteorologist |
| Recipient | John Frederick William Herschel |
| Date | 21 February 1844 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Is concerned to hear that L. A. J. Quetelet's system of observations is in danger of being broken up. Requires funds from the B.A.A.S. to publish his observations. Meteorological Society not likely to support his aims. Will consult Edward Sabine. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 3pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | Bethnal Green, London |
| Origin coordinates | 51.527, -0.055
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| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel5619
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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 |