| RefNo | HSF/2/1/6 |
| Previous numbers | 600/31/220 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from J [John] Herschel, Brompton Barracks, Chatham, to 'Bella' [Isabella Herschel] |
| Creator | Herschel; John (1837-1921); British army officer and astronomer |
| Date | 21 March 1857 |
| Description | He would have answered her numerous questions had he not been busy but the rest of his term arrived on Wednesday and Thursday and he had to get them settled. He has been on field duty, building trenches against a mimic attack. He gives messages for family members and notes marching in a keen wind that afternoon. |
| Extent | 4p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7955 | Herschel; John (1837 - 1921); Colonel; military engineer, surveyor and astronomer | 1837 - 1921 |