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Herschel13783

From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0133; Reel 1087
Summary:

Wrote to JC's brother-in-law, H. T. Prinsep, who promised that JH's 'nephew' will receive direct appointment when nephew comes of age. Gratitude for JH's friendship of 14 years. JC's husband is in Ceylon. Invites JH and wife to visit JC. Names other recent visitors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1942

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Julia Margaret Cameron
Date:
[9 June 1852]
Source of text:
DMC 695A.885.21
Summary:

JH, now laboring in the vast 'Mammonium' [the Mint], missed a visit from JC and was unable to deliver JH's daughter Julia into JC's arms.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1943

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Julia Margaret Cameron
Date:
[22 December 1853]
Source of text:
DMC 695A.885.22
Summary:

Realizes that JH's 1853-12-22 will not reach JC. Makes arrangements for JC to send JH's daughter Julia to meet JH and to return to Collingwood with him on the weekend.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6357

From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 December 1864]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Is sending JH and Lady Herschel a collection of photographs JC has taken. Discusses them, and her philosophy of photography. Thanks JH for being 'her first Teacher.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6385

From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 May 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.150
Summary:

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].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6386

From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.151
Summary:

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].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6387

From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.152
Summary:

Has shown his letter to John Taylor and quotes the latter's opinion of JH. Views on the poetry of Taylor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6388

From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1858-1
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.153
Summary:

Sends him photograph of his godchild. Would like some lines from JH that he (the godchild) might keep.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6389

From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 October 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.154
Summary:

Her daughter is shortly to be married to Charles Norman. News of the defects of vision in her children and her anxieties regarding it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6390

From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 March 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.155
Summary:

News of the birth of her grandchild. Husband and two sons are gone back to Ceylon. Hazards and illness while travelling there.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6391

From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 April 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.156
Summary:

Sending him R. J. Mann's letter. Mann could call to see him if convenient. News of her children.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6392

From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 May 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.157
Summary:

His gift has given her great pleasure. Will show his translation of Homer to the Tennysons. Has lost her neighbor Mr. Clough. Would like a visit from the Herschels. News of Alfred Tennyson's current work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6393

From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
20 March [1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.158
Summary:

Hopes his children have recovered their health. Comments on her recent photographic work. Wishes she could photograph JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6394

From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 February 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.159
Summary:

Photographic news. Has heard about the JHs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6395

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Julia Margaret Cameron
Date:
[4 December 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.160 & 24.74
Summary:

Has copied out some extracts from his translation of Homer and is wondering whether to publish the first twelve books. Comments on his views and poetry of Alfred Tennyson (1st Baron Tennyson).

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6396

From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 December 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.161
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's extracts from Homer. Hopes JH will publish before he has finished all the translation. Will write again soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6397

From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 January 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.162
Summary:

Sending some of her photographs. Has won medals for her efforts but would like JH's opinion so it can be quoted. Has been very busy with photographic work. Her son has gone to Ceylon and she now has no children in the house.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6398

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Julia Margaret Cameron
Date:
[5 February 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.163 & 24.140
Summary:

Cannot give advice on the artistic merits of her photographs as he is not qualified, but offers suggestions and praise on the mechanics of the art.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6399

From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 February 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.164
Summary:

Is grateful for the praise JH has given her photographic efforts. Intends to do a series of life-sized head photographs. Is anxious about Henry Taylor, who has been overworking in the colonial cause.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6400

From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
10 April [1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.165
Summary:

Has been very busy. His poetry has inspired her to renewed efforts. Health not good.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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