| RefNo | HS/4/125 |
| 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 | 3 August 1848 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Is grateful for John Frederick William Herschel's support for his application for a post in the Cape Observatory. Outlines his practical experience in astronomy. Does not mind what post is offered him. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 4pp |
| 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/Herschel5635
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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 |