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Letter, from C. A. von Steinheil to Sir John Herschel, dated at Ostend

Reference number: HS/17/7

Date: 26 June 1847

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Autograph letter signed by sender. Tells John Frederick William Herschel that his invitation to visit came too late. Regrets deeply not having the opportunity to meet, but expects to do so next year. Hopes to present two works to John Frederick William Herschel at that time. Mentions working with the talented P. L. Seidel, his assistant.

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HS/17/7
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26 June 1847
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2 pages
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Manuscript

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Carl August von Steinheil

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Carl August von Steinheil, Letter, from C. A. von Steinheil to Sir John Herschel, dated at Ostend, 26 June 1847, HS/17/7, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/hs_17_7/letter-from-c-a-von-steinheil-to-sir-john-herschel-dated-at-ostend, accessed on 13 July 2026

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