| Reference number | HS/7/275 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from James David Forbes to Sir John Herschel, dated at 23 Suffolk St., Pall Mall |
| Creator | James David Forbes |
| Date | 23 May 1831 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. When they last met, John Frederick William Herschel had promised to show him some of the wonders of his 20-ft. reflector. Is in town for a few days and would welcome the chance of visiting him. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | 23 Suffolk St., Pall Mall, London |
| Origin coordinates | 51.5079168, -0.1303224 |
| Access status | Open |
| URL description | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel9547
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA6280 | Forbes; James David (1809 - 1868); natural philosopher | 1809 - 1868 |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |