| RefNo | HS/9/176 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from Basil Hall to Sir John Herschel, dated at St. James's St. |
| Creator | Basil Hall |
| Recipient | John Frederick William Herschel |
| Date | 24 April 1833 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Sending his sextant and instructions for its use, which he will doubtless find useful. Also a copy of James Horsburgh's Directions. Has not heard from Captain Hardy regarding the rope. Advises boxes covered in mackintosh. Plans to publish his book on Saturday. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 4pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | St. James's St. |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel10293
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA3408 | Hall; Basil (1788 - 1844); naval officer and author | 1788 - 1844 |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); mathematician and astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |