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Herschel12621

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0046; Reel 1054
Summary:

[Letter entirely 'in cipher' (code) except for 'Dear Babbage.']

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12637

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Baldwin
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0057; Reel 1054
Summary:

Thanks for news. Those 'assembled' speak often of MB. Love to JH's mother.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12640

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Baldwin
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0060; Reel 1054
Summary:

Questions about property lines around Baldwin family's Anstey Cottage. Mentions several family members and neighbors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12985

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0397 verso; Reel 1055
Summary:

Opinions on proper representation of 'majority' in Parliament.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12986

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0398; Reel 1055
Summary:

Encloses note to Sir Roderick, who is ill. Margaret's strength is returning, but she faces painful confinement 'down here.' Asks JS to carry out one of JH's duties as executor of JH's cousin Thomas Baldwin.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12987

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0399; Reel 1055
Summary:

Details for paying tuition of John Herschel (son) at Addiscombe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12988

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0400; Reel 1055
Summary:

Will arrive in Portsmouth tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12990

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0402; Reel 1055
Summary:

Please read JH's enclosed response to 'J.G.'s [James Grahame's?] unjust, harsh...letter;' then show it to Mr. Whalley, before JH sends it. JS's exposé was excellent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12991

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0403; Reel 1055
Summary:

Sends deposit to be put into JH's account at Drummonds [Bank] as executor of Thomas Baldwin's estate. Margaret will send longer letter soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12992

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0405; Reel 1055
Summary:

JH's time to depart is not far off. What to do with additional lenses? Enquires about winter weather in Crimea. Will go to Collingwood Friday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12994

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0407; Reel 1055
Summary:

Impending struggle will be 'most formidable we have ever had.' Both sides are wrong. Wishes military were better armed and English people less 'Sybaritious.' Hails 'freedom of the Press.' Send document on 'faculty pew' to Slough church.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12995

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0408; Reel 1055
Summary:

Applied to Admiralty for 'instruments' for the African [Committee?]. Will bring Henry Kater's theodolite and copies of Taylor's and Hutton's tables for Duncan Stewart.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12996

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0409; Reel 1055
Summary:

Invites JS to Sunday dinner with JH's sons Alexander and John.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12998

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0411; Reel 1055
Summary:

Postscript: returns on investments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13364

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0593; Reel 1089
Summary:

Will not comment on 'Extracts of paper &c;' [?]'s 'Suggestions' to [Standards] Committee are thorough and sufficient. Reluctant to introduce changes in units of measurement. Suggestions for security of new standards.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13365

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0594; Reel 1089
Summary:

Send books for JH to Patrick Stewart at 65 Cornhill. Will return 'Balloon papers' of J. W. Lubbock soon. Grateful for [?]'s efforts in Macedoine Melloni's cause.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13374

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0606; Reel 1089
Summary:

Explains JH's reasons for compiling list of discrepancies between JH's and [?]'s catalogs of stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13381

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0614; Reel 1089
Summary:

Finally acknowledges that public will not accept decimal currency. Agrees to suppress article 103 and corresponding table. Sorry to see [Indian] rupee sacrificed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13385

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0618; Reel 1089
Summary:

Instructions for positioning new lenses in telescope do not correspond to actual labels on lenses. Suspects lenses were switched after leaving William Simms's shop. Please advise.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13387

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0620; Reel 1089
Summary:

Thanks for 'parcel D W & M' of 26 Apr. Notes regarding British weights and measures, relative to [?]'s plan to circulate petition.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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