Record

RefNoHSF/3/21/15
LevelItem
TitleLetter from William James Herschel, the New Lodge, to 'Dearest Mother and Julia' [Margaret Brodie Herschel and Julia Herschel]
CreatorHerschel; Sir William James; second baronet (1833-1917); British developer of fingerprinting and judge
Date29 October 1873
DescriptionHe thanks them for a warming present, saving him from 'a shiver that I quite dread sometimes & have to overcome'. Selina will bring word about the cart. Mrs Hardcastle was pleased with her drive and is more cheerful. There is a further letter from John [Herschel] entering into the idea of exploring the manuscripts. She should keep it until William comes at two tomorrow.
Extent2p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
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