| RefNo | HS/16/17 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from Richard Sheepshanks to Sir John Herschel, dated at 30 Woburn Place |
| Creator | Richard Sheepshanks |
| Date | 26 June 1841 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Updates Francis Baily's medical condition, noting that it is more serious than Richard Sheepshanks had thought. Thinks [James] Basire missed John Frederick William Herschel's meaning. Suggests how to improve the engraving, perhaps using pewter. Explains that he wants the catalogue to serve the needs of expeditions. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 3pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | 30 Woburn Place, London |
| Origin coordinates | 51° 31′ 25.68″ N, 0° 7′ 35.04″ W |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel3674
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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 |