| RefNo | HS/14/308 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from Henry Raper to Sir John Herschel, dated at 5 Chapel Street |
| Creator | Raper; Henry (1799-1859); Royal Naval lieutenant |
| Date | 15 June 1849 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Thanks John Frederick William Herschel for subscription to the Astronomical Club. Discusses John Frederick William Herschel's objection to use of symbols in works on navigation. Notes that symbols are becoming more common. Requests advice. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 4pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | 5 Chapel Street |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel2066
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |