| RefNo | HS/22/284 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy of draft letter, from Sir John Herschel to Luke Howard, dated at Southampton |
| Creator | John Frederick William Herschel |
| Recipient | Luke Howard |
| Date | 14 September 1846 |
| Description | Copy of draft letter, copied as part of the correspondence project led by Colonel John Herschel FRS following the death of his father. Will distribute the prospectuses of Luke Howard's book as desired, but regrets he will be unable to subscribe for a copy himself as its price is too expensive for his means. Pleased to hear of his good health. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | Southampton, Hampshire |
| Origin coordinates | 50.9025, -1.404167 |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedMaterial | HS/10/7 |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel10626
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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 |
| NA4515 | Howard; Luke (1772 - 1864) | 1772 - 1864 |