| RefNo | HSF/3/14/3 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from William James Herschel, Midnapore [Medinipur], to 'My very darling Mother' [Margaret Brodie Herschel] |
| Creator | Herschel; Sir William James; second baronet (1833-1917); British developer of fingerprinting and judge |
| Date | 9 January 1866 |
| Description | William writes on his birthday; 'It is thirty three years ago now since first you had a son...'. He wonders what he has done to reward his mother in return, lamenting his 'ill regulated habits'. He notes Alick's approaching birthday [Alexander Stewart Herschel], and fears that Johnny's [John Herschel's] return will be postponed as he is engrossed in work. |
| Extent | 4p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |