| RefNo | HS/11/297 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from John Augustus Lloyd to Sir John Herschel, dated at Mauritius |
| Creator | Lloyd; John Augustus (1800-1854); engineer; surveyor. |
| Date | 15 May 1837 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Is grateful for John Frederick William Herschel's kindness conveyed in his letter brought to him by Mohammed Ismail Khan. The latter has been attempting to persuade John Augustus Lloyd to go to Lucknow as an engineer, but has declined pending offer from the King of Oude. Will send his observations to Francis Beaufort after John Frederick William Herschel has left the Cape. Answers some of John Frederick William Herschel's queries. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 4pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | Mauritius |
| Origin coordinates | -20.2, 57.5 |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel11387
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |