| Reference number | HS/10/108 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from Robert Hunt to Sir John Herschel, dated at Falmouth |
| Creator | Robert Hunt |
| Recipient | John Frederick William Herschel |
| Date | 22 March 1844 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Outlines his domestic history. If John Frederick William Herschel knows of a suitable position vacant that may suit Robert Hunt he would be pleased to hear of it. Cannot understand John Frederick William Herschel's lack of success with the photographic process Robert Hunt uses. His own book is printed and is waiting for an engraving. Will send him a copy. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 4pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | Falmouth |
| Origin coordinates | 50.15, -5.07 |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| Access status | Open |
| URL description | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel10756
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA3789 | Hunt; Robert (1807 - 1887); mineralogist | 1807 - 1887 |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); mathematician and astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |