Record

RefNoHSF/3/21/12
LevelItem
TitleLetter from William James Herschel, D Maunsell House [?], to 'Dearest Mother' [Margaret Brodie Herschel]
CreatorHerschel; Sir William James; second baronet (1833-1917); British developer of fingerprinting and judge
Date28 July 1873
DescriptionHe gives thanks for his mother's letter to Emma and for Margie's letter from Dorothy. He comments on family news and writes that he has seen the finest view in England, from the Quantock Hills, which he describes. Emma has been free from fever since coming to Clevedon and is settled; they wonder if they should have the children 'down here'. He notes future movements, and his intention to start for Glastonbury to see tor and ruins.
Extent4p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
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