| RefNo | HS/7/58 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from William Empson to Sir John Herschel, dated at 29 George St., Hanover Square |
| Creator | Empson; William (1791-1852); professor at the East India Company College; author |
| Recipient | John Frederick William Herschel |
| Date | 8 January 1848 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Many thanks for his replies to the queries of Francis Jeffrey's (Lord Jeffrey); they will be appreciated. Use of the word 'vindicated' not happy. Mr. Moriarty called yesterday; he is not appreciated in England. Will send copy of John Frederick William Herschel's review to Alexander von Humboldt. Hopes he will review the 2nd volume. The Joneses are at Pall Mall, and William Whewell in Paris. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 7pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | 29 George St., Hanover Square, London |
| Origin coordinates | 51.5125, -0.143056 |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel9304
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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 |