| Reference number | HS/25/8 |
| Previous numbers | HS/25/B1 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Copies of Sir John Herschel's letters to Francis Baily, from 23 January 1834 to 10 November 1842 |
| Date | 1873 |
| Description | Loose copies of letters from John Herschel to Francis Baily, arranged in chronological order and preceded by a typed index indicating previous locations (Box n.2.) and reference to the original letters on previously used wrapper and loose card-format note.
Created as part of the correspondence project led by Colonel John Herschel FRS following the death of his father. |
| Extent | 65 copy letters |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Blue lined paper, ink and pencil. |
| Dimensions | 250mmx200mm |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |
| NA7955 | Herschel; John (1837 - 1921) | 1837 - 1921 |
| NA6486 | Baily; Francis (1774 - 1844); astronomer | 1774 - 1844 |