| RefNo | HS/16/15 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from Richard Sheepshanks to Sir John Herschel |
| Creator | Richard Sheepshanks |
| Date | 24 June 1841 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Reports on Francis Baily's accident and his progress. John Frederick William Herschel's 'stars' were brought to the Royal Astronomical Society and examined by Baily. Mrs. G. B. Airy's health improving. Notes William Whewell's planned marriage. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | n.p. |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel3672
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA5536 | Sheepshanks; Richard (1794 - 1855) | 1794 - 1855 |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |