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Herschel3989

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[23 October 1839]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0584.7; Reel 1058
Summary:

Reports the birth of JH's seventh child, Maria Sophia. Met Adolphus Frederick, the Duke of Cambridge, who asked about CH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4463

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[23 October 1839]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Sends meteorite and analysis to British Museum. Refers to work on Alpha Centauri; predicts occultation in fifteen years. Will move to Collingwood in spring. Announces birth of JH's daughter [Maria Sophia].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4579

From:
M. Tunno
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 October 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.448
Summary:

Congratulates JH on the birth of a daughter [Maria Sophia].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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