Letter, from Robert Hunt to Sir John Herschel, dated at York
Reference number: HS/10/115
Date: 2 October 1844
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Autograph letter signed by sender. Returns his interesting specimens. Has read his communication in the Physical and Chemical sections. Regarding the use of certain terms. Had long discussion with W. H. Fox Talbot on matters of Light. Has been offered a position at the Birmingham Institution. Is there any chance of obtaining a position in London?
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- HS/10/115
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- 2 October 1844
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- 2 pages
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- Manuscript
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Robert Hunt, Letter, from Robert Hunt to Sir John Herschel, dated at York, 2 October 1844, HS/10/115, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/hs_10_115/letter-from-robert-hunt-to-sir-john-herschel-dated-at-york, accessed on 24 March 2025
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Correspondence of Sir John Frederick William Herschel
1812-1870 Creator: Sir; John Frederick William Herschel Reference number: HS -
Correspondence of John Frederick William Herschel: volume 10 Howard-J miscellaneous
1816-1871 Reference number: HS/10
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Robert Hunt
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John Frederick William Herschel
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