RefNo | HS/14/393 |
Level | Item |
Title | Letter, from Alexander Rogers to Sir John Herschel, dated at Bridge St., Leith |
Creator | Rogers; Alexander (fl. 1808-1833); tutor; clerk for the London & Edinburgh shipping company |
Date | 20 September 1809 |
Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Describes lunar rainbow seen on 22 August. Congratulates John Frederick William Herschel on his mathematical attainments. Describes his enjoyment of mathematics. Hopes John Frederick William Herschel will continue to correspond. |
Language | English |
Extent | 3pp |
Format | Manuscript |
Place origin | Bridge St., Leith, Scotland |
Origin coordinates | 55.98, -3.17 |
AccessStatus | Open |
URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel2148
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Fellows associated with this archive
Code | PersonName | Dates |
NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |