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Draft letter, from Sir John Herschel to Basil Hall, dated at Slough

Reference number: HS/9/174

Date: 10 October 1832

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Draft letter. Is grateful for Basil Hall's interest over the matter of travel to the Cape. Gives his own views on the intentions of Sir James Graham. Intends to see Graham personally and thank him for his interest.

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HS/9/174
Earliest possible date
10 October 1832
Page extent
1 page
Format
Manuscript

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John Frederick William Herschel

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John Frederick William Herschel, Draft letter, from Sir John Herschel to Basil Hall, dated at Slough, 10 October 1832, HS/9/174, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/hs_9_174/draft-letter-from-sir-john-herschel-to-basil-hall-dated-at-slough, accessed on 16 February 2026

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