| RefNo | HSF/2/1/19 |
| Previous numbers | 600/31/231 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from J [John] Herschel, Chatham, to 'Dear Maila' [Amelia Herschel?] |
| Creator | Herschel; John (1837-1921); British army officer and astronomer |
| Date | 25 December 1857 |
| Description | He has collected all the letters he can find and sends responses. He cannot remember the firework man's address for Alick [Alexander Stewart Herschel] but he describes the depots and barracks for him, and the batallions there. He gives a sketch to show the locations of the marines' barracks and others. He knows nothing about Fort Pitt and Clarence. He notes a dinner engagement for that evening. |
| Extent | 5p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7955 | Herschel; John (1837 - 1921); Colonel; military engineer, surveyor and astronomer | 1837 - 1921 |