| RefNo | MS/257/2/273 |
| AltRefNo | Sa.655 |
| Previous numbers | ES2/52/655 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from John Frederick William Herschel, Collingwood to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 25 January 1848 |
| Description | Herschel expresses regret to learn of Lord Northampton’s [Spencer Joshua Alwyne Compton] resignation from the presidency of the Royal Society and the ‘manner’ in which it occurred. Herschel is grateful that Sabine and others wish him to hold the office temporarily, but regards it as 'impossible.' |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel3134 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |