| RefNo | HS/7/36 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from Gilbert Elliot, Second Earl of Minto to Sir John Herschel, dated at Admiralty |
| Creator | Elliot-Murray-Kynymound; Gilbert; Second Earl of Minto (1782-1859); diplomat; Whig politician |
| Recipient | John Frederick William Herschel |
| Date | 10 October 1831 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Is grateful for the copies of his notes on his observations. Has compared them with his own and found them remarkably similar. John Frederick William Herschel should see Mr. Hildyard of Eton if he wishes to compare notes on their expeditions. Regarding John Frederick William Herschel's measurement of Etna. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | The Admiralty |
| Origin coordinates | 51.5055, -0.1274 |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel9281
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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 |