| RefNo | MS/257/2/296 |
| AltRefNo | Sa.678 |
| Previous numbers | ES2/52/678 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from John Frederick William Herschel to [Edward Sabine] |
| Date | 14 September 1870 |
| Description | Refers to solar radiation and stations in India. Herschel approves of Sabine’s actinometric methods but wonders about absorbent power of alcoholic liquid. Laments 'sad conclusion' to career of 'Hansa,' and hopes her companion is more successful. Reference to meteorological observations and their publication. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel3474 |
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 |