| RefNo | HS/18/268 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from George Wilson to Sir John Herschel |
| Creator | Wilson; George (1818–59); chemist; physician; scientific historian; religious writer |
| Recipient | John Frederick William Herschel |
| Date | 23 August 1859 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Received John Frederick William Herschel's 'Remarks on Colour-Blindness' [1859]. Describes lack of success in urging Army, Navy surgeons to continue GW's investigations. Comments on statistical distribution of color-blindness, hereditary factors, and safety implications for military and railroads. Reports specific cases among contemporaries. Asks John Frederick William Herschel's advice on seeking assistance from B.A.A.S. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 16pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | n.p. |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel8001
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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 |