| Reference number | HS/10/115 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from Robert Hunt to Sir John Herschel, dated at York |
| Creator | Robert Hunt |
| Recipient | John Frederick William Herschel |
| Date | 2 October 1844 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Returns his interesting specimens. Has read his communication in the Physical and Chemical sections. Regarding the use of certain terms. Had long discussion with W. H. Fox Talbot on matters of Light. Has been offered a position at the Birmingham Institution. Is there any chance of obtaining a position in London? |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | York, North Yorkshire |
| Origin coordinates | 53.96, -1.08 |
| 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/Herschel10762
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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 |