Identity area
Reference code
Carrighan/Box 2/3-4/14
Unique identifier
GB 275 Carrighan/Box 2/3-4/14
Title
Autograph letter, signed, from Sir John Herschel (BA 1813), Slough
Date(s)
- 28 December 1827 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
3p Manuscript paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1781-1845)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Declines offer of Plumian Chair of astronomy but is flattered by sentiments expressed. Herschel states that he is not sure whether he wants to concentrate solely on astronomy after he has completed his father's work on nebulae. He feels he is better as a private amateur than as a professor and also wishes to pursue other lines of work