Letter, from Augustus De Morgan to Sir John Herschel, dated at 7 Camden St.
Reference number: HS/6/286
Date: 15 August 1856
Description
Autograph letter signed by sender. John Frederick William Herschel's last letter was written in a good strong hand. Recommends suitable drink for hot weather. Gives his views about the possible marriage of Isaac Newton's niece. Has had a letter from a Mr. Wither on mathematical books.
- Reference number
- HS/6/286
- Earliest possible date
- 15 August 1856
- Page extent
- 4 pages
- Format
- Manuscript
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Creator name
Augustus de Morgan
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Augustus de Morgan, Letter, from Augustus De Morgan to Sir John Herschel, dated at 7 Camden St., 15 August 1856, HS/6/286, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/hs_6_286/letter-from-augustus-de-morgan-to-sir-john-herschel-dated-at-7-camden-st, accessed on 11 December 2024
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Correspondence of Sir John Frederick William Herschel
1812-1870 Creator: Sir; John Frederick William Herschel Reference number: HS -
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John Frederick William Herschel
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