| RefNo | HS/19/112 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Draft letter, from Sir John Herschel to [William Radcliffe Birt] |
| Creator | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer and mathematician |
| Recipient | Radcliffe Birt; William (1804-1881); astronomer; meteorologist |
| Date | 26 April 1844 |
| Description | Autographed draft letter. Delighted by Prince Albert's benefaction to [William Radcliffe Birt]. Curious results by [Robert Hunt] may lead to 'chemical discoveries of a new order.' Gratified by attention given John Frederick William Herschel's testimonial for Hunt. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 4pp |
| 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/Herschel8306
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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 |