| RefNo | HS/16/397 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Draft letter, from Sir John Herschel to William Somerville, dated at Slough |
| Creator | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer and mathematician |
| Recipient | William Somerville |
| Date | 30 September 1831 |
| Description | Draft letter in Herschel's hand. Some modifications to the previous final letter. Will not oppose the the wishes of the Chancellor [Henry Brougham] concerning John Frederick William Herschel being knighted, especially if this might benefit science. Will visit Chancellor to thank him. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | Slough, Berkshire |
| Origin coordinates | 51.5082, -0.5954 |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedMaterial | Copy: HS/21/89; Final: HS/16/396 |
| RelatedRecord | HS/21/89 |
| HS/16/396 |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel2704
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); mathematician and astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |
| NA3435 | Somerville; William (1771 - 1860) | 1771 - 1860 |