| RefNo | MS/257/2/274 |
| AltRefNo | Sa.656 |
| Previous numbers | ES2/52/656 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from John Frederick William Herschel, Collingwood to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 1 June 1848 |
| Description | Refers to letters from [William Radcliffe] Birt and [Francis] Ronalds. Herschel agrees with Birt’s reasons for continuing the Kew Observatory and refers to Birt’s offer to maintain the Observatory for a while. Discussion regarding the main issue of finance and the funds of the [British] Association. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel3214 |
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 |