| RefNo | HSF/2/5 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Copy letter book of John Herschel |
| Creator | Herschel; John (1837-1921); British army officer and astronomer |
| Date | November 1875-January 1876 |
| Description | Letters from John Herschel, sent from Dehra [Dehradun] apparently to his wife, Mary Cornwallis Herschel.
Commencing with an unused index before a short set of copy letters. Several stubs remain of letters torn from the end of the book. |
| Extent | 1 volume; 6 items |
| Format | Manuscript copy |
| PhysicalDescription | Quarter bound in black cloth, marbled paper boards. Spine gilded 'Letter Book'. |
| Dimensions | 268x217mm. |
| Arrangement | Chronological |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7955 | Herschel; John (1837 - 1921); Colonel; military engineer, surveyor and astronomer | 1837 - 1921 |