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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William Watson
Date:
[16 July 1824]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0494; Reel 1055 (C: RS:HS 20.183)
Summary:

Written from Palermo, this chatty letter describes JH's time in Italy and Sicily. JH mentions having ascended Mt. Etna and having spent the night on its summit. A second part of this letter is dated July 19 and its location is given as Naples. On way to Hanover.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Document type
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