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Letter, from Henry W. Field to Sir John Herschel, dated at Royal Mint

Reference number: HS/7/217

Date: 20 October 1859

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Autograph letter signed by sender. Would like a testimonial from John Frederick William Herschel which would prove useful when he retires. Points out his value to John Frederick William Herschel when he analyzed the metals used.

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HS/7/217
Earliest possible date
20 October 1859
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3 pages
Format
Manuscript

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Henry William Field

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Henry William Field, Letter, from Henry W. Field to Sir John Herschel, dated at Royal Mint, 20 October 1859, HS/7/217, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/hs_7_217/letter-from-henry-w-field-to-sir-john-herschel-dated-at-royal-mint, accessed on 17 December 2025

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