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Herschel10051

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 June 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.386
Summary:

Informs JH that his mother has been ill but is improving [letter completed 1829-6-30].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10052

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 July 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.387
Summary:

Of travel and holiday plans.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10053

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 July 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.388
Summary:

Of changes in JG's plans.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10054

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 July 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.389
Summary:

Has no letters about General Cambourne, which JH apparently had requested.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10055

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.390
Summary:

Asks JH to be trustee for JG in a legal matter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10056

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 August 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.391
Summary:

Of plans to come to Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10057

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 November 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.392
Summary:

Of the health of Peter Stewart, JH's brother-in-law.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10058

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 December 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.393
Summary:

Needs a copy of Euclid from JH; quotes some Latin poetry of Nicholas Copernicus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10109

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Grahame
Date:
1828
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.3
Summary:

Writes to complain that JH has not seen or heard from JG for some time.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10112

From:
Robert Grahame, Sr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.3
Summary:

Could he let him have the address of his son James as his mother died this morning.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10148

From:
Olinthus G. Gregory
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 June 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.35
Summary:

Outlining the circumstances in which J. N. Vallot was elected an Associate of the Astronomical Society. Has only received one letter from Vallot.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10149

From:
Olinthus G. Gregory
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 May 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.36
Summary:

Regrets he will be unable to dine with him as he will be engaged in Huntingdonshire. Outlines the regulations for foreigners to visit the Dockyard.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10156

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Gretton
Date:
[18 April 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.43 & 20.89
Summary:

Enquiry regarding the possibility of a vacancy in the position of organist at the cathedral. If there is, he knows a suitable candidate.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10157

From:
George Gretton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 April 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.44
Summary:

Further news regarding the position of organist at Hereford. Hopes JH's parents are well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10158

From:
George Gretton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 May 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.45
Summary:

The organist is to be judged by the Chapter. Will bear JH's suggestion in mind. Wishes JH could be considered for the Lucasian Professorship. Would like to meet him if possible. Unable to understand one of his papers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10159

From:
George Gretton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 May 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.46
Summary:

There has been another fire at Hereford. [W. G.?] Hayter is to be judged next Tuesday. Hopes all are well. Own family has suffered from an attack of influenza.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10160

From:
George Gretton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 May 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.47
Summary:

Has just returned from the Chapter, which has been considering the case of [W. G.?] Hayter. Will now decide on Thursday as new fires have taken place.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10161

From:
George Gretton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 May 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.48
Summary:

Believes that JH's candidate will get full support when the Chapter decides on the position of organist. Hopes all are well. Sends this to Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10162

From:
George Gretton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 July 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.49
Summary:

JH's friend Dr. J. C. Whitfield was elected organist this morning. He himself is suffering with the jaundice. Anxious to hear of Sir William's health. Does not know anyone near Lichfield.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10163

From:
George Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 February 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.50
Summary:

Is in difficult circumstances and would welcome any assistance from JH in obtaining employment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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