Record

RefNoHSF/3/13
LevelFile
TitleLetters from William James Herschel largely to family members, with related correspondence
CreatorHerschel; Sir William James; second baronet (1833-1917); British developer of fingerprinting and judge
Date4 January-15 November 1865
DescriptionLetters to his family, with some from other correspondents to William, following W J Herschel's return to India from leave in England. The letters include the birth of William amd Emma Herschel's first child.
Extent1 file; 12 items
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
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