| RefNo | HS/16/384 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from William Somerville to Sir John Herschel, dated at 12 Hanover Square |
| Creator | William Somerville |
| Date | 2 August 1826 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. If possible, send a magnetic needle and the prescription for mixing chrome green paint for Mrs. Somerville. Enjoyed visiting John Frederick William Herschel's mother. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 3pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | 12 Hanover Square |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel2692
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA3435 | Somerville; William (1771 - 1860) | 1771 - 1860 |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |