Regarding a governess for the Herschels' children. News of the family.
Regarding a governess for the Herschels' children. News of the family.
Has received JH's letter requesting a bust, but is unable to assist him at present. Suggests [Samuel?] Joseph may be able to help him.
Is Miss Macqueen expected with him tomorrow and would she give the enclosed memo to JH [query as to whether the Duke of Gloucester was in Metz in 1776].
About the pressure on JH to complete his book, Prelim. Discourse, and JH's plans about coming to London.
A note sent with a parcel to be delivered; JH's book is progressing well.
About the editing of JH's writings by W. H. Fitton, and about some errands to be done for JH.
Arrangements about JH coming up to London, and the health of his mother.
About the state of the renovations [see JH's 1829-12-[21]], and JH's plans for coming to London, where he needs to do some business both for himself and his mother.
The renovations are complete [see JH's 1830-1-3], and JH sends details of his coming to London.
There are some problems with some of the renovations [see JH's 1830-1-3].
Sends news of JH's mother's recovery of health, and of his intentions of returning to Slough with his mother.
Still making arrangements for the christening [see JH's 1830-4-15]; concerned that it should be done soon.
Is hesitating about a decision to come in to London, because his mother seems very ill.
About JH's mother's health, his coming to London, and daughter Caroline's vaccination. Is thinking about writing a 'discourse on science,' and complains about sitting up several nights, waiting for two stars to appear and now means 'to break the telescopes & melt the mirrors.' Found passage in Cicero to serve as motto for JH's Prelim. Discourse.
Expressing his grief over Isabella Stewart's approaching death. JH's mother is bearing the heat quite well. JH is busy observing again and his new mirror is excellent. Declines to sign [F. W.] Hope's certificate for R.S.L. because JH objects to council's current policies. Tell Peter Stewart that JH insists on paying for chinaware.
About Isabella Stewart's health, MH's toothache, JH's mother's health, and MH's daughter Caroline's good health.
Is trying to help arrange for a cast to be made of Isabella Stewart's face on her death; MH's daughter Caroline is doing very well.
John [Stewart] arrived with news that JH's basket never reached MH. JH will come to London tomorrow. Baby Caroline is at Windsor with grandmother Mary Herschel.
Brief note about JH's travel to Slough and the need to come back to London soon.
JH and the baby are getting along well; JH talks about cholera; is 'almost certain I had the comet in the [JH's telescope's] field.'