| Reference number | MS/257/2/281 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.663 |
| Previous numbers | ES2/52/663 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from John Frederick William Herschel, Collingwood to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 22 May 1850 |
| Description | Herschel thanks Sabine for forwarding [John Henry] Lefroy’s letter. Mentions cirrus cloud formations foreshadowing aurora. Herschel was unable to attend The Royal Society Committee meeting and refers to his availability. Herschel shares concerns that 'outlying' members be able to relay opinions through letters. Refers to a Kew Committee meeting. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Access status | Open |
| URL description | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel3367 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |