| RefNo | HS/22/332 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy letter, from Sir John Herschel to Spencer J. A. Compton, dated at Collingwood |
| Creator | Spencer Joshua Alwyne Compton |
| Recipient | John Frederick William Herschel |
| Date | 2 November 1847 |
| Description | Copy of letter, copied as part of the correspondence project led by Colonel John Herschel FRS following the death of his father.
In response to HS/5/272, will write an obituary notice for Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland) for the Royal Society [of London] in the time available. Has previous work committment to submit on 1 December, and few resources at hand. Will do his best. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 1p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | Collingwood, Hawkhurst, Kent |
| Origin coordinates | 51.035306, 0.513556 |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedRecord | HS/5/272 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA2272 | Compton; Spencer Joshua Alwyne (1790 - 1851); 2nd Marquess of Northampton | 1790 - 1851 |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); mathematician and astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |