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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Susan White
Date:
[6 January 1832]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 37951.31
Summary:

Writes to inform SW of the death of JH's mother.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
David William Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.183
Summary:

Letter of condolence on death of JH's mother.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Gore
Date:
[17 January 1832]
Source of text:
WT A-299
Summary:

Thanks MF for his kindness and attention to JH's mother in her final illness, and asks JG for his bill.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[John William Lubbock?]
Date:
[1832]
Source of text:
RS LUB.H.349
Summary:

Will leave Slough, if necessary, to vote in Parliamentary election for JL as representative for Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1832]
Source of text:
RS LUB.H.350
Summary:

Gives permission to do anything with JH's letter; asks to be excused to J. W. Lubbock for not having written back.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 January 1832]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Saddened at the death of JH's mother; knows that 'it can't be long before I shall follow the dear departed.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[9 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.271 & 21.99
Summary:

Recent loss [death of his mother] has put the controversies temporarily aside. Gives further news of various matters which affect him. Feels angry at David Brewster's manner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.272
Summary:

Has just heard of the death of Lady Herschel. Will be at Slough for the funeral on Friday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
David Brewster
Date:
[1 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.264-5 (C: RS:HS 21.98)
Summary:

Is pleased with Mr. Johnston's reply. Regarding a figure used by JH in his paper and its true significance. Is not certain yet whether to join the B.A.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[1 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.104 (draft: RS:HS 3.105; C: RS:HS 21.127)
Summary:

Thanks for his remarks on his own work on double stars. Regarding award of the medals of the R.A.S. Method of printing [Stephen] Groombridge's catalogue.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.325
Summary:

Has asked Thomas Henderson to inform JH of his movements so that they can meet one another.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.326
Summary:

Would like his opinion on a political matter viz disenfranchising of boroughs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[13 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.326bis (C: RS:HS 21.100)
Summary:

Responds to FB's request for advice on a political document prepared by Thomas Drummond analyzing parliamentary representation and taxation in mathematical terms.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.176
Summary:

Returns his paper and would be glad to receive an abstract. JH has been removed from the Council of the R.A.S. in deference to his wishes. King of Denmark has offered a gold medal for the discovery of a comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Wood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.297
Summary:

Delighted by JH's discovery of orbit of Gamma Virginis. JH has conclusively established 'the indefinite extent and uniformity of the principle of gravitation.' Invites JH and wife to visit Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas John Hussey
Date:
[1832]
Source of text:
Univ.Coll.London MS Graves 23(1)
Summary:

Because TH's letter has not reached JH, JH cannot reply. Is taking up residence in Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Ann Fallows
Date:
[1832?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.164 & 21.126
Summary:

Having now decided on going to the Cape would like a few queries answered regarding travel, housing, servants, dress, and medical facilities.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.203
Summary:

Was grateful for JH's hospitality. Mrs. Gordon is on the way to Stocks. Would like to pair off with someone in order to save the journey to Cambridge for J. W. Lubbock's election. Encloses a letter he has had printed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1832 or 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.204
Summary:

Pleased to find JH and family are well. Will shortly be visiting the Wye valley. Wishes JH could be induced to come and live in the Bristol area as it is so beautiful and yet convenient to London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1832 or earlier]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.205
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's congratulations on his marriage. Revolution is in the air. Gives account of his marriage at St. Albans Abbey.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project