| RefNo | HSF/2/1/5 |
| Previous numbers | 600/31/219 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from J [John] Herschel, Chatham, to 'Dear Papa' [John Frederick William Herschel] |
| Creator | Herschel; John (1837-1921); British army officer and astronomer |
| Date | 11 March 1857 |
| Description | He gives thanks for his father's letter and its contents. He has extracted from Chambers' Journal that 2 kilograms of aluminium are manufactured in Paris at a cost of 300 francs, which he works out at half a crown per ounce. |
| Extent | 4p. |
| 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 |