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RefNoHS/17/7
LevelItem
TitleLetter, from C. A. von Steinheil to Sir John Herschel, dated at Ostend
CreatorSteinheil; Carl August von (1801-1870); German physicist; inventor; engineer; astronomer.
Date26 June 1847
DescriptionAutograph letter signed by sender. Tells John Frederick William Herschel that his invitation to visit came too late. Regrets deeply not having the opportunity to meet, but expects to do so next year. Hopes to present two works to John Frederick William Herschel at that time. Mentions working with the talented P. L. Seidel, his assistant.
LanguageGerman
Extent2pp
FormatManuscript
Place originOstend
AccessStatusOpen
URLDescriptionAlso available on Epsilon
URLhttps://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel2932
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA8238Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer1792 - 1871
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