| RefNo | HS/11/427 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from Sir Charles Lyell to Sir John Herschel, dated at 53 Harley St. |
| Creator | Charles Lyell |
| Recipient | John Frederick William Herschel |
| Date | 31 October 1862 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Has been requested by Edward Twisleton of the Public Schools Commission to give evidence in favor of introducing the teaching of the elements of science in schools. Would like to know John Frederick William Herschel's opinion, and also if he is willing to give evidence. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 4pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | 53 Harley St., London |
| Origin coordinates | 51.5206, -0.1477 |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel11515
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8255 | Lyell; Sir; Charles (1797 - 1875) | 1797 - 1875 |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); mathematician and astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |