| RefNo | HS/11/407 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from Carl F. H. von Ludwig to Sir John Herschel |
| Creator | Ludwig; Carl Ferdinand Heinrich; Baron von (1784-1847); German-born pharmacist; colonial businessman; founder of Cape Town first botanic garden, South Africa |
| Date | 8 March 1836 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Just arrived home from the meeting (which was convened to arrange landing of articles from the Expedition) and found John Frederick William Herschel's note. Is unable to return to England yet for various reasons. Sure Capt. Frederick Warren will be pleased to take any message to England for John Frederick William Herschel. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | n.p. |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel11494
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |