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Herschel660

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1 March 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.52
Summary:

Is looking forward anxiously to coming to Collingwood on Friday; the Mint had a surprise visit from the Queen this day.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel661

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[28 February 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.53
Summary:

About Willy's success, and about the weather and JH's health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel662

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
1854-2-15 or later
Source of text:
JHS 1.54
Summary:

The effect of the Crimean War on the Mint, and on the family, for example, daughter Caroline will want to follow her husband as close to the war area as possible [see JH's 1854-2-15].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel663

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[15 February 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.55
Summary:

Daughter Caroline is preparing for the problems that the Crimean War may bring; JH has applied for an Examinership [see JH's 1854-2-1 to 15].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel664

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.56
Summary:

Very depressed and concerned about the family finances, both short and long term.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel665

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
1854-2-1 to 15
Source of text:
JHS 1.57
Summary:

Has recovered from his depression [see JH's 1854-2-1]; sees a possibility of a new position as a Civil Service appointment examiner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel669

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[5 February 1851]
Source of text:
JHS 1.61
Summary:

About the family, and the need for wine from the cellar at Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel674

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[2 June 1856]
Source of text:
JHS 1.66
Summary:

Complaining about the recent wet weather.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel675

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[10] November 1853
Source of text:
JHS 1.67
Summary:

Comments on son John and daughter Caroline; wants some material to deal with a possible infringement of W. H. Fox Talbot's patent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6780

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[12 December 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.97
Summary:

Suggesting someone suitable as a Greek scholar. News of his relations. Is pleased she likes his description of the solar eclipse. Regarding the priority of the discovery of the faint rings of Saturn.

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:
John Herschel Project

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:
John Herschel Project

Herschel685

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1852]
Source of text:
JHS 1.77
Summary:

About JH's health and MH's problems with her teeth, followed by a series of brief news items.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

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:
John Herschel Project

Herschel688

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1852-11-31 or later
Source of text:
JHS 1.80
Summary:

Arrangements about MH coming to London, and JH sending some things to Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel689

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[26 February 1852]
Source of text:
JHS 1.81
Summary:

Encloses son Willy's school report; adds some news items of family and friends.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel690

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[13 March 1852]
Source of text:
JHS 1.82
Summary:

Describes music making evenings with daughters Caroline and Isabella; has made arrangements for the sale of a carriage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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