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Letter, from Thomas Graham to Sir John Herschel, dated at Royal Mint

Reference number: HS/8/228

Date: 30 November 1859

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Autograph letter signed by sender. Was gratified to see his handwriting, and has pleasure in sending the order. Duties were oppressive but have now eased. The Pyx has been delayed for two years but must take place soon.

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HS/8/228
Earliest possible date
30 November 1859
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3 pages
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Manuscript

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Thomas Graham

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Thomas Graham, Letter, from Thomas Graham to Sir John Herschel, dated at Royal Mint, 30 November 1859, HS/8/228, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/hs_8_228/letter-from-thomas-graham-to-sir-john-herschel-dated-at-royal-mint, accessed on 19 May 2025

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