| Reference number | HS/17/373 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from William Trant, Jr. to Sir John Herschel, dated at 22 Bedford Place, Leeds |
| Creator | Trant; William [Jr.] (1844-1924); founder of the Leeds Astronomical Society; journalist; archivist |
| Date | 1 September 1864 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Thanks John Frederick William Herschel for advice on the pursuit of astronomy, especially concerning the importance of mathematics. Desires to know astronomy not just as a 'pleasurable companion' but as a 'bosom friend.' |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | 22 Bedford Place, Leeds |
| Origin coordinates | 53.7975, -1.5436 |
| 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/Herschel4175
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |