| Reference number | HS/4/267 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from David Brewster to Sir John Herschel, dated at Allerly by Melrose |
| Creator | David Brewster |
| Date | 19 November 1832 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Regarding his request for John Frederick William Herschel's support for his candidature for the chair of Natural Philosophy at Edinburgh University. Reasons why he thinks John Frederick William Herschel should give him a testimonial. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 3pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | Allerly, Melrose, Scotland |
| Origin coordinates | 55.607, -2.726
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| Access status | Open |
| URL description | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel5797
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA7450 | Brewster; Sir; David (1781 - 1868); natural philosopher | 1781 - 1868 |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |