From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
1845-1
Source of text:
JHS LMJF.45.1c
Summary:
About the health of Elizabeth Baily, and carpet advice from Miss Sheepshanks.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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About the health of Elizabeth Baily, and carpet advice from Miss Sheepshanks.
Met John Franklin, who is to lead a polar expedition; JH makes disparaging comments about mesmerists, such as W. E. Parry; mentions having seen some other prominent men.
Is cooling his heels in London waiting for George Peacock and others to commit themselves to meeting.
Brings MH up to date on happenings at home; JH hopes to get away to join MH at St. Leonards.
Asks to have carriage sent to fetch JH, as he is trying to get home in a hurry. JH has to go to a mesmeric exhibition.
Describes activities of MH and daughters at St. Leonards.