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RefNoHSF/1/2/31
Previous numbers600/31/196
LevelItem
TitleLetter from H [Henry] Holland, Brook Street, to Sir John [Frederick William] Herschel
CreatorHolland; Sir Henry; first baronet (1788-1873); British physician
Date3 November [1862]
DescriptionHe is sending the volume to the British Museum in accordance with Herschel's instruction. In pages 414-415 there is mention of the claim of Mr. [William] Higgins, which he hopes Herschel will see as due appreciation. He trusts that Herschel is carrying on with his hexameters in 'The Iliad'.
Extent1p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA5899Holland; Sir; Henry (1788 - 1873); physician1788 - 1873
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