| RefNo | AP/7/15/1 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Unpublished letter, on de Valangin's paper from George Ellis Petch to the Secretary of the Royal Society |
| Date | 3 November 1805 |
| Description | In this covering letter, George Ellis Petch introduces de Valangin's paper and states that he offers no comment on its contents. He says that de Valangin reported that Hierschell [William Herschel] approved of its content. He apologises for the state of the manuscript but states that it arrived in his hands in this state.
Subject: Astronomy / Philosophy
Written by Petch in Castle Street, Falcon Square [London]. |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedRecord | AP/7/15 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8060 | Herschel; Sir; William (1738 - 1822); astronomer | 1738 - 1822 |