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From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 May 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.2; Reel 9
Summary:

Suggests JH visit tomorrow at noon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.5; Reel 9
Summary:

Received JH's lists of suggested recipients [of presentation copies of JH's Cape Results]. Wishes to discuss them with JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.6; Reel 9
Summary:

James Hayday is recommended as best bookbinder [for Cape Results]. Explanation of how to bind copies for royal patrons. Encloses list of eleven royal recipients and Hayday's address. What shall AP do with JH's correspondence with late Hugh Percy?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.9; Reel 9
Summary:

AP's name should not appear in dedication of JH's Cape Results. Consulted friend; awaiting reply. But will accept whatever JH wishes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.11; Reel 9
Summary:

Satisfied with JH's decision [to include AP's name in Cape Results].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 July 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.13; Reel 9
Summary:

Was unable to confer with Chancellor about JH's proposal [1847-7-1]. Suggests arrangements JH should make before presenting copies [of JH's Cape Results] to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 July 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.17; Reel 9
Summary:

Gratitude for receipt [of JH's Cape Results]. To assure delivery of copies to foreign sovereigns, JH must first write letter to minister of each legation asking for royal acceptance. Lists nine ambassadors with whom AP has already communicated.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 July 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.18; Reel 9
Summary:

Encloses answers from three foreign ambassadors. Hopes JH does not have trouble.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 July 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.19; Reel 9
Summary:

JH must come to London to supervise distribution [of JH's Cape Results] to foreign sovereigns. Received more replies from ambassadors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 August 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.20; Reel 9
Summary:

Copy [of JH's Cape Results] sent to French king. Kings of Hanover and Holland have accepted. AP today paid £1000 to Drummonds [for JH's publishing costs].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 August 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.22; Reel 9
Summary:

Sent copies [of JH's Cape Results] to royal sovereigns in seven nations. Encloses letter from Russian ambassador, F. I. Brunnov. Agrees with JH about 'large Commission' on account for publishers Smith, Elder & Co. AP owes letter to former U.S. minister Edward Everett in Boston; will send [Cape Results] with it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 October 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.24; Reel 9
Summary:

Sending last Royal copy [of JH's Cape Results] today. Edward Everett's copy goes soon. Suggests sending copy to Prof. Robinson of New York.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 October 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.25; Reel 9
Summary:

Delighted that JH was awarded Gold Medal by King of Holland [for Cape Results].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 December 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.26; Reel 9
Summary:

Congratulations on success [of JH's Cape Results], and happy new year. Encloses letter from Austrian ambassador with Emperor's testimonial to JH. Exchanged private notes with Count Jarnac regarding French king's intention to reward JH. Hopes that British government will permit JH to accept special honor from Louis Phillipe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project