| RefNo | HS/9/313 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from Samuel Highley to Sir John Herschel, dated at 70 Dean St. |
| Creator | Highley; Samuel (1826-1900); microscope manufacturer |
| Date | 26 August 1861 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Believes that David Brewster's instrument for examining the lines of the spectrum was based on a formula of John Frederick William Herschel. Would be pleased if he could supply him with the details and he will then request J. H. Dallmeyer to construct one. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 3pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | 70 Dean St. |
| Origin coordinates | 51.513889, -0.132778 |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel10435
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); mathematician and astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |