Record

RefNoHSF/3/6/21
Previous numbers33.1.46 and 33.1.46 A-C
LevelItem
TitleSummary of court cases and other actions taken by William James Herschel
CreatorHerschel; Sir William James; second baronet (1833-1917); British developer of fingerprinting and judge
Date1858 [?]
DescriptionDescriptions of three of William Herschel's experiences as an Assistant Magistrate in Bengal, India, headed 'Official Experiences'. The first is undated, the second dated '1857', and the third 'July 1858'.
Extent5p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper, sewn with yellow thread at the upper corner.
AccessStatusOpen
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