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RefNoHS/18/268
LevelItem
TitleLetter, from George Wilson to Sir John Herschel
CreatorWilson; George (1818–59); chemist; physician; scientific historian; religious writer
Date23 August 1859
DescriptionAutograph 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.
LanguageEnglish
Extent16pp
FormatManuscript
Place originn.p.
AccessStatusOpen
URLDescriptionAlso available on Epsilon
URLhttps://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel8001
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA8238Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer1792 - 1871
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