Reference number | HS/20/121 |
Level | Item |
Title | Copy letter, from Lady Herschel [Mary Pitt Herschel] to Charles Babbage |
Creator | Pitt Herschel; Mary (1750-1832); née Baldwin; wife of William Herschel; mother of John Frederick William Herschel |
Date | 9 July 1821 |
Description | Copy of letter, copied as part of the correspondence project led by Colonel John Herschel FRS following the death of his father. Understands that John Herschel has asked Babbage to be one of his trustees for the marriage settlements to Harriet Gwatkin. William Herschel desires that Charles Babbage to ensure that the Ladie's [Gwatkin's] fortune is placed in funds as John Herschel is perfectly unacquainted with financial business. Asks Babbage to keep this communication secret from her son. Compliments to Mrs Babbage. |
Language | English |
Extent | 1p |
Format | Manuscript |
Place origin | Slough, Berkshire |
Origin coordinates | 51.5082, -0.5954 |
Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | Name | Dates |
NA6626 | Babbage; Charles (1791 - 1871); mathematician | 1791 - 1871 |