| RefNo | HS/8/167 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from James A. Gordon to Sir John Herschel, dated at Clifton |
| Creator | James A. Gordon |
| Date | 22 November 1832 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Sorry to hear that John Frederick William Herschel is contemplating a long voyage and stay from England. Hoped John Frederick William Herschel would have succeeded Professor John Leslie. Would like to know his views on reform. Has been making heavy going with John Frederick William Herschel's book on Light. Hopes to bring Mrs. Gordon to see Lady Herschel soon. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | Clifton |
| Origin coordinates | 51.46, -2.62 |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel9833
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA5981 | Gordon; James Alexander (1793 - 1872); physician | 1793 - 1872 |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |