| RefNo | HS/20/215 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy letter, from Sir John Herschel to Edward Sabine |
| Creator | John Frederick William Herschel |
| Recipient | Edward Sabine |
| Date | 20 June 1825 |
| Description | Copy of letter, copied as part of the correspondence project led by Colonel John Herschel FRS following the death of his father. Six artillery men have been placed under Edward Sabine's command. Encloses letters from Charles Bonne. Asks Edward Sabine to oversee the arrival of 180 rockets to be used at Wrotham and Fairlight. Proposes that Edward Sabine test whether a light at Wrotham can be seen at Fairlight in which case gunpowder will be used instead of rockets. Sets date for Edward Sabine to meet Bonne in Hornoy. Urges Edward Sabine to record his expenses for the Board of Longitude. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 4pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | n.p. |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedMaterial | HS/15/9 |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel2728
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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 |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |