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Herschel504

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[15 March 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.54 & 6.468.246
Summary:

Congratulates GA on the discovery of an 'old British encampment' [probably to do with British Roman battles]. Agrees to meeting time and place [see GA's 1854-3-14].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel507

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[23 March 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.57
Summary:

Is reluctant to attend meeting [see GA's 1854-3-14], as JH had intended to spend a few days at Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel510

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[24 March 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.64
Summary:

Sends some suggestions for additions to draft report of the Standards Commission [see GA's 1854-3-23]; thanks GA for the report on the eclipse of Thales.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel511

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[6 September 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.66
Summary:

Is to have a visit from Bank of England representatives to discuss making an adjustment in the weight of a gold sovereign; seeks GA's comments on the proposed changes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel514

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[20 September 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.71
Summary:

The proposed change would make little difference to the Royal Mint, but as GA points out, new coins would have an effect on banking transactions [see GA's 1854-9-19].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel612

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
14 [June] 1854
Source of text:
JHS 1.4
Summary:

Commenting on the health of some mutual acquaintances, and on son Willy's poor memory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel615

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.7
Summary:

Talks about their son Alexander's nature, and JH's busy weekend and headaches.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel617

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Louisa Herschel
Date:
[8 December 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.9
Summary:

Tells his daughter about a formal occasion for weighing gold in the presence of various officials and guilds.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel618

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[3 December 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.10
Summary:

Discusses rumors about the war on the continent, news of some visits JH had, and JH's dream life.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel622

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.14
Summary:

About the school progress of sons John and Alexander; JH is in a very depressed state, looks at his current life [at the Mint?] with 'loathing,' and cannot imagine surviving it for more than a few months.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel625

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[27 August 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.17
Summary:

Very discouraged about the current state of the Crimean War.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel626

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[24 August 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.18
Summary:

A collection of household and family matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel627

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[18 August 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.19
Summary:

Mostly about family health, bills, and the war in the Crimea.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel628

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[15 October 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.20
Summary:

About JH's social activities in London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel632

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[3 July 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.24
Summary:

About the payment of bills, JH's depression about his life [at work?], and his pleasure in his family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel634

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.26
Summary:

About the health of JH's servant [?], Knowles.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel636

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[4 June 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.28
Summary:

About Willy being in some kind of trouble, articles by friends in the Westminster Review, the Crimean War, and the health of MH and JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel637

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[22 June 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.29
Summary:

Family news such as the death of Mrs. Knowles [servant?], JH took Margaret Louisa dancing, the school progress of John and Alexander, and comments about the Crimean War.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel638

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.30
Summary:

About Willy Herschel's health, and JH's heavy work load and his desire for a relaxing time away from work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel639

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[13 June 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.31
Summary:

News of some of the children with JH or near him, such as Caroline and Margaret Louisa; comments about son Willy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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