| Reference number | HS/6/464 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from James Dalmahoy to Mr. Stewart, dated at 9 Forres St. |
| Creator | Dalmahoy; James (fl. 1862) |
| Date | 21 October 1862 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Believes he has solved the mystery of rain gauges holding more water when at the top of a building than when lower down. Would like John Frederick William Herschel's address so that he can communicate with him. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 4pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | 9 Forres St., Edinburgh |
| Origin coordinates | 55.9538, -3.2074 |
| 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/Herschel7284
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