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Reference numberHS/4/125
LevelItem
TitleLetter, from William Radcliffe Birt to Sir John Herschel, dated at Bethnal Green
CreatorRadcliffe Birt; William (1804-1881); astronomer; meteorologist
Date3 August 1848
DescriptionAutograph letter signed by sender. Is grateful for John Frederick William Herschel's support for his application for a post in the Cape Observatory. Outlines his practical experience in astronomy. Does not mind what post is offered him.
LanguageEnglish
Extent4pp
FormatManuscript
Place originBethnal Green, London
Origin coordinates51.527, -0.055
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Access statusOpen
URL descriptionAlso available on Epsilon
URLhttps://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel5635
Fellows associated with this archive
CodeNameDates
NA8238Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer1792 - 1871
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