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James Syme

Surgeon

Born: 1799

Died: 1870

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John Frederick William Herschel

Mathematician and astronomer

Born: 07 March 1792

Died: 11 May 1871

Elected to the Royal Society Fellowship: 27/05/1813

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James Syme

John Frederick William Herschel

Autograph letter signed by sender. Having read John Frederick William Herschel's article on light, sends observations on peculiar effects of light, particularly 'terrestrial refraction,' on rifle-shooting targets.

Reference number: HS/17/252

Autograph letter signed by sender. Discusses several causes of light disturbing aim in rifle-shooting. Hopes John Frederick William Herschel will be able to enlighten James Syme and others on this subject.

Reference number: HS/17/253