| RefNo | HSF/1/3/40 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from C [Charles] Pritchard, Honorary Secretary, Royal Astronomical Society, Freshwater, to Sir John [Frederick William Herschel] |
| Creator | Pritchard; Charles (1808-1893); British astronomer |
| Date | 9 May 1864 |
| Description | At the last meeting of Council [of the Astronomical Society] an application was made for the loan of the manuscript of [Johann Wilhelm] Pastorff's sunspots, confided to their keeping by Pritchard. Council were satisfied with the applicant and the purpose of the loan, but they feel a scruple. He asks Herschel to address his letter on the subject to Somerset House. |
| Extent | 3p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA5459 | Pritchard; Charles (1808 - 1893) | 1808 - 1893 |