| RefNo | HSF/3/20 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Letters from William James Herschel, largely to family members, with related correspondence |
| Creator | Herschel; Sir William James; second baronet (1833-1917); British developer of fingerprinting and judge |
| Date | 8 March-13 December 1872 |
| Description | Letters to his family, largely to his mother, Margaret Brodie Herschel. This year saw W J Herschel falling seriously ill from dengue fever, and returning to England from India on furlough. |
| Extent | 1 file; 16 items |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |