| Reference number | HS/8/181 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from James A. Gordon to Sir John Herschel, dated at South Saxon Hotel |
| Creator | James Alexander Gordon |
| Recipient | John Frederick William Herschel |
| Date | 27 July 1849 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Favorable comment from all quarters on John Frederick William Herschel's latest book of poems. Draws attention to an article on Scottish abbeys and cathedrals. Has just paid his respects to the King [of France], who remembers John Frederick William Herschel warmly. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 4pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | South Saxon Hotel |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| Access status | Open |
| URL description | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel9847
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA5981 | Gordon; James Alexander (1793 - 1872); physician | 1793 - 1872 |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); mathematician and astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |