| RefNo | HS/10/350 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from Richard Jones to Sir John Herschel, dated at Brasted |
| Creator | Jones; Richard (1790-1855); historian; minister; served on the Tithe Commission |
| Date | 10 January 1831 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Wanted to read John Frederick William Herschel's book before writing. Thinks it a useful production and should prove popular. William Fitton has been preparing a statement on the late struggle for the chair, but William Whewell has advised him to withdraw it. Hopes he will receive Richard Jones's book in a fortnight. Comments on this and his recollections. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 4pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | Brasted, Kent |
| Origin coordinates | 51.27661, 0.11079 |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel11006
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |