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Herschel10911

From:
James Ivory
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 June 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.257
Summary:

Congratulations on his return. Sends some papers on the equilibrium of fluids on which he would like JH's opinion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12431

From:
George Peacock
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[19 June 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.289
Summary:

A note accompanying a letter from Augustus Frederick (Duke of Sussex) asking JH to reconsider his refusal of the offer of a baronetcy [see JH's 1838-6 to AF].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12432

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Peacock
Date:
[19 June 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.251
Summary:

JH's reasons for wishing to decline the baronetcy remain, but has decided to accept it because of Augustus Frederick's (Duke of Sussex) 'really noble conduct as respects me.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12435

From:
George Peacock
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
1838-6-19 to 21
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.292
Summary:

A further letter saying Augustus Frederick (Duke of Sussex) can wait an extra day for a response from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12487

From:
Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 June 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.353
Summary:

A note of thanks for sending HP a full account of the welcoming dinner given for JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5041

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus Frederick
Date:
[19 June 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.250
Summary:

In hesitating to accept the offer of a baronetcy, JH did not wish to be perceived as arguing. Now gratefully accepts that generous offer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5042

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus Frederick
Date:
[19 June 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.419 & 21.246
Summary:

Regarding a baronetcy about to be conferred on JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5453

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
19] June [1838
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.400 (draft marked 'Most confidential': RS:HS 2.290a dated 1838-6-19; C:
Summary:

Has had a long letter from Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex), who wishes him to accept a baronetcy. JH's comments on this.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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