Has been unable to write previously owing to an attack of fever. Pleasant recollections of life at the Cape. Is sorry to hear the news of JH's son William. News of Hardinge [JC' s child].
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Has been unable to write previously owing to an attack of fever. Pleasant recollections of life at the Cape. Is sorry to hear the news of JH's son William. News of Hardinge [JC' s child].
Regrets that she does not receive so many letters from him, even though she lives so much nearer. Comment on literature. News of Hardinge [J. C.'s child].
Has shown his letter to John Taylor and quotes the latter's opinion of JH. Views on the poetry of Taylor.
Health of family.
Thanks JC for the writing material [?] JC sent. Pleased at the prospect of JH's eldest son [William] serving in the East India Company. Discusses developments in India and some chemical processes.
[Composite letter written by JH, Margaret Herschel, and their daughter Caroline.] JH sends thanks to JC for gifts for the children and also sends JC some specimens of photography.