| RefNo | MC/15/14 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from [John] Herschel, Observatory House, Slough, to the Secretary of the Royal Society |
| Creator | Herschel; John (1837-1921) |
| Date | 12 February 1889 |
| Description | Herschel discusses an application that has been made to him 'for assistance in preparing a Bibliography of Geodesy'. He sends a letter from Professor Howard Gore form Columbia University, New York with details of the work [not enclosed]. Herschel requests the Library Committee to send his work mentioned, to Professor Gore in order to ensure its longegivity. |
| Extent | 3p |
| 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 |