| RefNo | HS/9/256 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from William Hawkins to Sir John Herschel, dated at Rio de Janeiro |
| Creator | Hawkins; William (1783-1866); South African settler |
| Date | 26 April 1836 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Since his arrival he has explored the suburbs and found some pretty parts. Thinks it would appeal to John Frederick William Herschel. Houses are rather expensive but could find one to his liking. Will inquire about the landing of his instruments. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 3pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | Rio de Janeiro |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel10376
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |