| RefNo | HS/10/143 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from Thomas John Hussey to Sir John Herschel, dated at Hayes |
| Creator | Hussey; Thomas John (1792-c. 1866); clergyman; astronomer |
| Recipient | John Frederick William Herschel |
| Date | 10 September 1832 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. The black broth that the Spartans liked must have been mushroom ketchup. Suggests way of obtaining a portable dome. Sends drawing and description of the harvest bug. Is pleased to hear of his projected Cape expedition. Is carrying out observations of the moon. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 4pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | Hayes |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel10788
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); mathematician and astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |