| RefNo | HS/7/36a |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy letter, from Sir John Herschel to Earl of Minto, dated at Slough |
| Creator | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer and mathematician |
| Recipient | Elliot-Murray-Kynymound; Gilbert; Second Earl of Minto (1782-1859); diplomat; Whig politician |
| Date | 5 November 1838 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Would like Earl Minto's notice on the proposed aid to the Cape Observatory, of a permanent assistant for that establishement and supply of instruments. Remarks on the importance of the Cape Observatory to 'southern astronomy' and eloquently pleads the case for government support of research in the physical sciences. Discusses the expenditure on science. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 4pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | Slough |
| Origin coordinates | 51.50839, -0.58811 |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); mathematician and astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |
| NA1194 | Elliot; Gilbert (1782 - 1859); 2nd Earl of Minto | 1782 - 1859 |