| RefNo | HS/11/494 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from Lutzardt de Wabern to [Gilbert Elliot, 2nd Earl of Minto], dated at Bern |
| Creator | Wabern; Lutzardt de (fl.1822) |
| Date | 14 March 1822 |
| Description | Autographed letter. Letter of recommendation for [J. C.?] Schenck. Has employed Schenck to build mathematical instruments for his now deceased son, who was interested in mathematics. After his son's death, Wabern continue to employ Schenck to support his talents. Describes Schenck as a self-taught instrument-maker from a farming family. Praises his ability to run the workshop. Only speaks German but understands some French. |
| Language | French |
| Extent | 4pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | Bern, Switzerland |
| Origin coordinates | 46.948056, 7.4475 |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedMaterial | HS/20/141 |
| RelatedRecord | HS/20/141 |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel11576
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |
| NA1194 | Elliot; Gilbert (1782 - 1859); 2nd Earl of Minto | 1782 - 1859 |