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Copy of draft letter, from Sir John Herschel to Alfred Gautier, dated at London

Reference number: HS/20/133

Date: 6 February 1822

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Copy of draft letter, copied as part of the correspondence project led by Colonel John Herschel FRS following the death of his father. Announcing his election to the Astronomical Society. Would welcome any communications. Sends reports to M. A. Pictet and thanks for his communications on barometric height. Would be very pleased to be of assistance at any time.

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HS/20/133
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6 February 1822
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2 pages
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Manuscript

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John Frederick William Herschel

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John Frederick William Herschel, Copy of draft letter, from Sir John Herschel to Alfred Gautier, dated at London, 6 February 1822, HS/20/133, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/hs_20_133/copy-of-draft-letter-from-sir-john-herschel-to-alfred-gautier-dated-at-london, accessed on 15 June 2025

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    Dates: 1807 - 1875

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