From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[20 July 1839]
Source of text:
JHS 3.17
Summary:
About JH's travels and viewing of prospective homes to which to move; saw Collingwood.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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About JH's travels and viewing of prospective homes to which to move; saw Collingwood.
Has been getting information about the area with a view to buying a house there; met J. W. Lubbock and was very shocked by Lubbock's unhealthy appearance.
Relating her experiences and places visited while on a recent visit to England.
Has received Sir John's letter. Gives details of the necessities for a voyage to the Cape. Conditions at the Cape, housing, food, servants, etc.
Making such slow progress that he fears the paper may not reach her in time, so will send a duplicate. The paper is longer than intended but it may be altered as desired. Remembers his days at the Cape with pleasure.