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Copy of draft letter, from Sir John Herschel to David Brewster

Reference number: HS/20/225

Date: 28 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. Has received copies of reprints from Lyell. Points out errors in a printed paper of his. Has been unwell and very busy of late. Would like to add David Brewster's name to the Optical Glass Committee.

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HS/20/225
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28 November 1825
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4 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 David Brewster, 28 November 1825, HS/20/225, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/hs_20_225/copy-of-draft-letter-from-sir-john-herschel-to-david-brewster, accessed on 07 February 2025

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