| RefNo | HSF/3/8/8 |
| Previous numbers | 32.2.34 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from William James Herschel, Kishnaghur, to Sir J [John Frederick William] Herschel, Collingwood, Hawkhurst, Kent |
| Creator | Herschel; Sir William James; second baronet (1833-1917); British developer of fingerprinting and judge |
| Date | 21 March 1860 |
| Description | William has written a long letter which he has sent to Calcutta [Kolkata] as his defence should be known there. He has asked [William] Waterfield to pass it on, which he should do by this mail. His father should not be concerned about the term defence. In a postscript he asks: 'Please send me a copy of my letter when it arrives. It may be of use to me'. |
| Extent | 3p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |