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Copy of draft letter, from Sir John Herschel to Thomas Young, dated at 56 Devonshire St.

Reference number: HS/20/223

Date: 8 November 1825

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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. Draft written around letter from Mrs Forbes [HS/18/335a]
Herschel encloses note from Sir John Barrow refusing scientific instruments and objecting to using barometers. Supplying cameras and sextants to Admiralty's marine survey is not interference by Board of Longitude. Sent John Frederick William Herschel's expenses to Edward Sabine; has no further word on subject. Encloses Mr. Stewart's note about damages at Wrotham.

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HS/20/223
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8 November 1825
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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 Thomas Young, dated at 56 Devonshire St., 8 November 1825, HS/20/223, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/hs_20_223/copy-of-draft-letter-from-sir-john-herschel-to-thomas-young-dated-at-56-devonshire-st, accessed on 08 December 2025

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