| RefNo | HS/21/98 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy of draft letter, from Sir John Herschel to David Brewster, dated at Windsor |
| Creator | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer and mathematician |
| Recipient | David Brewster |
| Date | 1 January 1832 |
| Description | Copy of draft letter, copied as part of the correspondence project led by Colonel John Herschel FRS following the death of his father. Is pleased with Mr. Johnston's reply. Regarding a figure used by John Frederick William Herschel in his paper and its true significance. Is not certain yet whether to join the B.A.A.S. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 4pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | Windsor, Berkshire |
| Origin coordinates | 51.4791, -0.6095 |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedMaterial | HS/4/264 |
| RelatedRecord | HS/4/265 |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel5794
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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 |
| NA7450 | Brewster; Sir; David (1781 - 1868); natural philosopher | 1781 - 1868 |