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Herschel1858

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Robert Hunt?]
Date:
[30 January 1852]
Source of text:
WT 68037.13
Summary:

Has no photographs with him and when next JH goes to Collingwood, he will look to see if there are any left.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel213

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[1 January 1852]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.106
Summary:

Is circulating JH's votes for the remaining Sydney University professorships [see JH's 1851-12-31].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel215

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[2 January 1852]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.108
Summary:

The process of selection of the two remaining Sydney University professors is complete [see JH's 1851-12-31].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel216

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[3 January 1852]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.110
Summary:

Many of the testimonials sent to the Sydney Trust are missing [see JH's 1852-1-2].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel218

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[9 January 1852]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.113
Summary:

One of the candidates chosen for a Sydney University professorship may not be free to go on time; still missing testimonial letters [see JH's 1852-1-3].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel220

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[16 January 1852]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.117
Summary:

Faster steam ships available may solve the time problem for the Sydney University professor [see GA's 1852-1-14].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel222

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[29 January 1852]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.120
Summary:

Proposal for dividing travel money for the Sydney University professors. Does GA agree [see JH's 1852-1-9]?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5432

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[1852?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.379
Summary:

Can he lend him the Cambridge Calendar or tell him the examiners in the mathematical tripos.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel616

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
1852-1-1 or later
Source of text:
JHS 1.8
Summary:

Complains of overwork and of other people trying to involve JH in their quarrels; is glad MH has company.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6542

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Joshua Cooper
Date:
[22 January 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.113
Summary:

Congratulates EC on the first volume of Stars near the Ecliptic: JH expects never to observe again.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6550

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Hamilton-Gordon
Date:
[1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0002; Reel 1054
Summary:

Attributes reorganization of Mint to H. D. Harness. Recommends Harness for its mastership.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel680

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[16 January 1852]
Source of text:
JHS 1.72
Summary:

Believes that war is imminent [see JH's 1852-1-9], that the south of England may well be attacked, and that MH and the girls should be prepared to go north.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel681

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[26 January 1852]
Source of text:
JHS 1.73
Summary:

His concern [see JH's 1852-1-16] was not to suggest less bravery on the part of women and girls, but because Collingwood might well be in the middle of any fray. Agrees with MH's precautions about revaccination.

Contributor:
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Herschel682

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[20 January 1852]
Source of text:
JHS 1.74
Summary:

Son Willy is ill and JH is treating him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel683

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[9 January 1852]
Source of text:
JHS 1.75
Summary:

Worried about war and a French invasion; JH has been treating his cold with laudanum and mustard blisters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel684

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
1852-1-20 or later
Source of text:
JHS 1.76
Summary:

Son Willy is getting better but the doctor is coming to see him anyway; JH sympathizes with MH and daughter Caroline.

Contributor:
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Herschel686

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[31 January 1852]
Source of text:
JHS 1.78
Summary:

MH is suffering [teeth?] and is urged to come to London; a few items of news and household accounting.

Contributor:
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Herschel692

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
1852
Source of text:
JHS 1.84
Summary:

Is explaining why JH will not be able to meet MH's train.

Contributor:
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Herschel693

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
1852
Source of text:
JHS 1.85
Summary:

Clarifies family finances, including the sale of stock to pay living expenses.

Contributor:
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Herschel914

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William James Herschel
Date:
[1852?]-[?]-20
Source of text:
JHS 5.34
Summary:

Is giving WH advice about buying books to take to India. JH stresses the need for economy and discernment; urges WH to retain some interest in science, although WH will not be 'a scientific man.'

Contributor:
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