Has just put his son, Robert, into an institution for 'persons of unsound mind.'
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Has just put his son, Robert, into an institution for 'persons of unsound mind.'
On the health of the family.
Of ill health and medical stories [letter completed 1833-2-2].
Of health and reminiscences of the past [letter completed 1833-2-22].
Sharing some good and some bad news.
Bad news about the health of JG's daughter Matilda.
Preparation to go to Madeira for health reasons.
On the state of Matilda's health [letter completed 1833-10-2].
Of family news, health, and an eclipse of the moon [letter completed 1834-1-8].
Of dreams and illness.
Of the return to France and the family health.
Matilda becomes weaker and weaker [letter completed 1835-3-10].
Of time spent with Peter Stewart, JH's brother-in-law.
JG is ill in London.
Has completed his revision of his historical work.
Of health, family news, and the reception of JG's latest book [letter completed 1836-2-17].
News of family and friends.
Family news update.
Welcome home to the Herschels.
Of family troubles, and Matilda's impending marriage.