| RefNo | HS/7/32 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from Gilbert Elliot, Second Earl of Minto to Sir John Herschel, dated at Naples |
| Creator | Elliot-Murray-Kynymound; Gilbert; Second Earl of Minto (1782-1859); diplomat; Whig politician |
| Date | 29 March 1822 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Has had a letter from [J. C.?] Schenk of which he encloses a copy as it was possibly intended for John Frederick William Herschel. Will be pleased to hear about his expedition to Monta Rosa. Has found new method of estimating the mean temperature of the air. Was too late to see Vesuvius in eruption. Let him know if he wishes to say anything to Schenk. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 3pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | Naples, [Napoli], Italy |
| Origin coordinates | 40.833333, 14.25 |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel9276
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |