| RefNo | HS/15/364 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from Christian F. Schönbein to Sir John Herschel, dated at Golden Square |
| Creator | Schönbein; Christian Friedrich (1799-1868); German-Swiss chemist |
| Recipient | John Frederick William Herschel |
| Date | 1846-8-8 or later? |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. In London to demonstrate gun cotton. Wants John Frederick William Herschel to mention his name to influential members of government. Promises John Frederick William Herschel will be surprised at its 'wonderful effects.' |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 3pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | Golden Square |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel2503
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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 |