| RefNo | HS/10/180 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from Joseph Henry to Sir John Herschel, dated at Smithsonian Institution |
| Creator | Henry; Joseph (1797-1878); scientist; 1st secretary of the smithsonian |
| Date | 22 February 1858 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Is grateful for the encouragement he has given L. W. Me[e]ch. This Institution is endeavoring to collect information on the climate of North America and he is entering the field of meteorology for the first time. Sends some papers and would be glad of his comments. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 4pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | Smithsonian Institution |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel10828
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |