Lacock Abbey, Chippenham
Sept. 17. 1838
My dear Sir
Yesterday evening we saw a luminous phenomenon, supposed to be a variety of the Aurora Borealis, in the South West, midway between Aquila & Arcturus – It was like a bright white cloud – Perhaps you have made some corresponding observation. 1 It disappeared at ¼ before 8, rather suddenly –
Believe me
Yours very truly
H. F. Talbot
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