| RefNo | HS/2/290a |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Draft letter, from Sir John Herschel to Charles Babbage |
| Creator | John Frederick William Herschel |
| Recipient | Charles Babbage |
| Date | 19 June 1838 |
| Description | Draft letter in Herschel's hand, marked 'most confidential' and dated 'Tuesday night' Has had a long letter from Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex), who wishes him to accept a baronetcy. John Frederick William Herschel's comments on this after refusing the title. Considers necessary to accept so as not to 'wound feelings' despite the dangers accepting entails. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 3pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | n.p. |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedMaterial | Original: HS/2/400; Copy: HS/21/252 |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel5453
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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 |
| NA6626 | Babbage; Charles (1791 - 1871); mathematician | 1791 - 1871 |