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Herschel14694

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1829 to 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0672; Reel 1084
Summary:

Encloses notes from years of breakfast conversations with CH's brother William Herschel. Asks JH 'to take the burden of the [Zemata?] M.S. Secretaryship of [sic] my shoulders.' Recalls that JH did the same for 'Mr. Pickering some years ago.' Wishes JH and Margaret a happy new year. CH's notebook [79pp in English] including: necrology of astronomers and mathematicians; notes on plane and spherical geometry; star observations; various tables regarding measurement conversion, planetary systems, geography, and algebra.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14695

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 September 1828]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0678 (p. 11); Reel 1084
Summary:

Sends packet of CH's personal papers to JH. Explains why CH destroyed her diary, which reminded her of painful last years in England before William Herschel's death.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14696

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 April 1841]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0684; Reel 1084
Summary:

List of papers JH took from CLH on his 'last visit' to [Hanover]. Miscellaneous notes about relatives and acquaintances.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14745

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 April 1833]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0936.1; Reel 1083
Summary:

Formal note and stamp acknowledging receipt of £50 annuity from estate of William Herschel, sent by executor JH, followed by note to JH on arrangements for sending such payments. Asks for news about Stewart family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14746

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 July 1840]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0936.2; Reel 1083
Summary:

Gives reasons why CH rejoiced at news of Mrs. Papendick's death, and grieves that two daughters of Papendick are gaining influence at Court.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14747

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
27 September [1824]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0936.3; Reel 1083
Summary:

Forwards recently received item to JH in Göttingen. [Mary] Baldwin in Slough reports good health of JH's mother. CLH will see JH soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14748

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 January 1823]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0936.4; Reel 1083
Summary:

Asks JH to pay CH's debt to his mother and deduct that amount from next annuity payment to CH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3811

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 December 1822]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Sending three old letters from William Herschel. Still unpacking and organizing her books and papers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3812

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 June 1823]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Worries that Johann Pfaff is unqualified to translate William Herschel's papers into German; hopes that JH will be the primary authority for commenting on WH's work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3813

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 April 1823]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

The Germans are printing many of William Herschel's papers; comments that 'there does not pass a month but something appears in print.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3814

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 July 1823]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Hopes to receive more correspondence from JH. Often wishes that she could be with JH in order to ensure that he will not overwork himself like William Herschel did.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3815

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 August 1823]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Assures JH that she will send Johann Pfaff's German translation of William Herschel's papers as soon as they are published.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3816

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 March 1825]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Explains the layout of her recently completed catalogue of 2500 nebulae.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3817

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 May 1825]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

The Duke of Cambridge inquired about JH's research interests.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3818

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1826]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Discusses nebulae. Begs JH not to overwork himself. Hopes to live long enough to see JH marry; advises JH that if he can marry a 'good-natured, handsome, and sensible young lady, pray think of it, and do not wait till you are old and cross.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3819

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 September 1826]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Pleased that JH supports CH's plans for her will. Worries about JH's safety at Puy de Dôme.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3820

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1826]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

The first volume of Johann Pfaff's German translation of William Herschel's papers has been published; asks JH to inform her whether he wants a copy. Commenting on her boredom, CH laments that her 'sole employment consists in keeping myself in good humor and not be disagreeable to others.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3821

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1826]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Describes her role in William Herschel's work as 'a mere tool which he had the trouble of sharpening and to adapt for the purpose he wanted it.' Sending to JH the first volume of Johann Pfaff's translation of William Herschel's papers in three weeks; believes that JH will be unhappy with it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3822

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 December 1827]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Discusses the poor health of Heinrich Olbers, and Johann Encke's inability to acquire the necessary instruments. Wants JH to send to CH a few of her 'Indexes.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3823

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 June 1828]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Describes a terrible hail-storm that broke all the windows in her house. Will send her Astronomical Society Medal for JH to store alongside his and William Herschel's medals.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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