| RefNo | HS/13/87 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from James Nasmyth to Alexander Herschel, dated at Penshurst |
| Creator | Nasmyth; James Hall (1808-1890); Scottish engineer; artist; inventor |
| Recipient | Alexander Herschel |
| Date | 22 June 1866 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Sends a sketch and details of the great meteor seen on 20 June. Hopes that John Frederick William Herschel is enjoying the fine weather. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 4pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | Penshurst, Kent |
| Origin coordinates | 51.17041, 0.17997 |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel12230
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA6670 | Herschel; Alexander Stewart (1836 - 1907); astronomer | 1836 - 1907 |