| RefNo | HS/22/262 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy of letter, from Michael Faraday to Sir John Herschel, dated at Royal Institution |
| Creator | Faraday; Michael (1791-1857); British natural philosopher, scientific advisor, and Sandemanian |
| Recipient | John Frederick William Herschel |
| Date | 22 December 1845 |
| Description | Copy of letter, copied as part of the correspondence project led by Colonel John Herschel FRS following the death of his father. Has received his letter and suggestions for the experiment. Has ordered the glass from Newman. Is very busy so may not be able to carry out the experiment for a week or more. John Frederick William Herschel must keep the results secret for the time being. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | The Royal Institution, Abermarle Street, London |
| Origin coordinates | 51.5098, -0.1425 |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedMaterial | HS/7/186 |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel9436
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8218 | Faraday; Michael (1791 - 1867); natural philosopher, scientific adviser, and Sandemanian | 1791 - 1867 |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); mathematician and astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |