| RefNo | HS/9/217 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from William Richard Hamilton to Sir John Herschel, dated at Naples |
| Creator | William Richard Hamilton |
| Date | 23 December 1824 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Hopes to see him next spring, in England. Teodoro Monticelli often inquires after him. The steam boat goes on with great success. Small earthquake at Messina. Has toured the crater of Vesuvius. No news of Turks or Christians. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 4pp |
| 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/Herschel10334
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA5805 | Hamilton; William Richard (1777 - 1859); diplomat | 1777 - 1859 |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |