| RefNo | HS/7/245 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from Robert FitzRoy to Margaret Brodie Herschel, dated at HMS Beagle, at sea |
| Creator | Robert FitzRoy |
| Recipient | Herschel; Margaret (1810-1884); née Brodie Stewart; botanical artist; wife of John Frederick William Herschel |
| Date | 29 June 1836 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Making such slow progress that he fears the paper may not reach her in time, so will send a duplicate. The paper is longer than intended but it may be altered as desired. Remembers his days at the Cape with pleasure. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 4pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | HMS Beagle, at sea |
| Origin coordinates | -32.3087, 102.8134 |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel9500
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA6774 | FitzRoy; Robert (1805 - 1865); hydrographer and meteorologist | 1805 - 1865 |