Letter : Slough, Buckinghamshire, England, to G.W. Featherstonhaugh, Philadelphia, 1832 Jan. 11.

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Letter : Slough, Buckinghamshire, England, to G.W. Featherstonhaugh, Philadelphia, 1832 Jan. 11.

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Autograph letter signed. Folded letter sheet with address. Herschel writes about various topics including his book on natural philosophy, an article he promised to send for Featherstonhaugh's journal, and tidal action in the Great Lakes.

1 item (4 p.) ; 23 cm.

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University of Chicago Library

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