Record

RefNoHS/25/8
Previous numbersHS/25/B1
LevelFile
TitleCopies of Sir John Herschel's letters to Francis Baily, from 23 January 1834 to 10 November 1842
Date1873
DescriptionLoose copies of letters from John Herschel to Francis Baily, arranged in chronological order and preceded by a typed index indicating previous locations (Box n.2.) and reference to the original letters on previously used wrapper and loose card-format note.
Created as part of the correspondence project led by Colonel John Herschel FRS following the death of his father.
Extent65 copy letters
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionBlue lined paper, ink and pencil.
Dimensions250mmx200mm
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AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA8238Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); mathematician and astronomer1792 - 1871
NA7955Herschel; John (1837 - 1921); Colonel; military engineer, surveyor and astronomer1837 - 1921
NA6486Baily; Francis (1774 - 1844); astronomer1774 - 1844
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