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Herschel14694

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1829 to 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0672; Reel 1084
Summary:

Encloses notes from years of breakfast conversations with CH's brother William Herschel. Asks JH 'to take the burden of the [Zemata?] M.S. Secretaryship of [sic] my shoulders.' Recalls that JH did the same for 'Mr. Pickering some years ago.' Wishes JH and Margaret a happy new year. CH's notebook [79pp in English] including: necrology of astronomers and mathematicians; notes on plane and spherical geometry; star observations; various tables regarding measurement conversion, planetary systems, geography, and algebra.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14695

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 September 1828]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0678 (p. 11); Reel 1084
Summary:

Sends packet of CH's personal papers to JH. Explains why CH destroyed her diary, which reminded her of painful last years in England before William Herschel's death.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14696

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 April 1841]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0684; Reel 1084
Summary:

List of papers JH took from CLH on his 'last visit' to [Hanover]. Miscellaneous notes about relatives and acquaintances.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14697

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[18 November 1826]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0691.2; Reel 1084
Summary:

[Addition to Mary Baldwin's letter.] Health of JH's uncle. Travels through volcanic country of Vivarais. Asks CH to purchase for JH 10 copies of the first volume of William Herschel's works, recently translated into German. Sent to CH six copies of JH's 'Account of a Series of Observations Made with a 20-feet Reflecting Telescope' (1826) via Mr. Golterman, and six copies of JH's 'On the Parallax of the Fixed Stars' (1826) via Capt. Müller. James South received Copley Medal this year. Asks about comet near sun on 18 Nov.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14745

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 April 1833]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0936.1; Reel 1083
Summary:

Formal note and stamp acknowledging receipt of £50 annuity from estate of William Herschel, sent by executor JH, followed by note to JH on arrangements for sending such payments. Asks for news about Stewart family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14746

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 July 1840]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0936.2; Reel 1083
Summary:

Gives reasons why CH rejoiced at news of Mrs. Papendick's death, and grieves that two daughters of Papendick are gaining influence at Court.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14747

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
27 September [1824]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0936.3; Reel 1083
Summary:

Forwards recently received item to JH in Göttingen. [Mary] Baldwin in Slough reports good health of JH's mother. CLH will see JH soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14748

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 January 1823]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0936.4; Reel 1083
Summary:

Asks JH to pay CH's debt to his mother and deduct that amount from next annuity payment to CH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14856

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[14 February 1832]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0577.1; Reel 1058
Summary:

Lovingly describes various events regarding JH's children and relatives.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1959

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
1846-[3-18 or later]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0591.3; Reel 1058
Summary:

A collection of birthday greetings from JH, his wife, Margaret, and seven of their children, six of whom wrote their greetings in German. JH refers to Biela's Comet having thrown off a portion of itself, producing what JH calls a 'Double Comet.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3751

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[9 December 1828]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0573.4; Reel 1058
Summary:

Acknowledges receipt of CH's diary. JH apologizes for mishandling one aspect of the awarding of the Astronomical Society's Gold Medal to CH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3752

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[19 March 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0574.2; Reel 1058
Summary:

Honeymooning, JH admits that he is happier than he has ever been. Describes Leamington.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3753

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[7 November 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0574.3; Reel 1058
Summary:

Informs CH of his wife's pregnancy; will name the child Caroline if a girl. Reports of repairs on Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3754

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[10 July 1830]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0575.2.a; Reel 1058
Summary:

Been working on a new mirror for the 20-ft. telescope; very pleased with its performance. Asks CH to distribute his fourth catalog of double stars among the Prussian and German astronomers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3755

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[22 May 1831]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0576.3; Reel 1058
Summary:

Has determined the periods of four double stars. JH considers the determination of the elliptical orbits of double stars as 'one of the greatest [discoveries] ever made.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3756

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[14 July 1832]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0577.4; Reel 1058
Summary:

JH and Margaret Herschel visited the Isle of Wight.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3757

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
1833-3-[16] to [24]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0578.3; Reel 1058
Summary:

JH preparing for his journey to Cape Town. Compiling a catalog of nebulae and clusters. Sending to CH a comparison of a new set of elements of Gamma Virginis and a set of observations of it from 1720-1833; JH asks CH to send a copy to Carl Gauss.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3758

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[10 July 1833]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0578.5.b; Reel 1058
Summary:

Sent to CH JH's fifth catalog of double stars. JH will send to CH his new nebulae observations very soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3759

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1833]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0578.8; Reel 1058
Summary:

Ready to embark to Cape Town; JH expects to arrive at the end of January. Sent out the last proof sheet of JH's nebulae catalog last night.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3760

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[21 January 1834]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0579.1; Reel 1058
Summary:

Reports that they are 'safely landed and comfortably housed' in Africa. The Herschels were at sea for nine weeks and two days. Required several days to unload the instruments and luggage from the ship. Has chosen a house, about five miles from town, called 'The Grove.' Excited with the calm, clear nights, which will be excellent for observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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