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Herschel10936

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
Date:
[16 April 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.436 (C: RS:HS 23.262)
Summary:

Regrets delay in replying. Explains the various editions of Sir William Herschel's works.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10938

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.282
Summary:

Hears that JH is to be one of his parishioners. Outlines the local educational establishments. Should be grateful to know if JH would be subscribing towards their upkeep.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10939

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 February 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.283
Summary:

Finds the surplus is about to be divided among the members of the Strand Friendly Institution. Comments on this and gives reasons for the surplus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10940

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.284
Summary:

Returns the documents with many thanks. Augustus De Morgan's letter seems very satisfactory. Regarding the expenses of management. Will call on him later.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10941

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 February 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.285
Summary:

Sends the Ticehurst Account books. Comments on the various funds. Regarding the local rates.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10942

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.286
Summary:

Sends the amended books. Regarding payment by the week or day. Hopes that the dispute with Mr. Morrell can be amicably settled.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10943

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.287
Summary:

JH will hear in due course of the resignation of Mr. Young, the Medical Officer for Hawkhurst. Thinks something must be done quickly to improve matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10944

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
Date:
[2 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.288 & 22.248
Summary:

Received his note this morning, the first tidings he had heard of the matter. Gives his own opinion of the matter. Would have liked to have conferred with him. His neighbors are away so has been unable to consult them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10945

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.289
Summary:

Was at Hawkhurst for a few days but was unable to call on JH. Further regarding the case of the Medical Officer for Hawkhurst, Mr. Young.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10946

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 January 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.290
Summary:

Sends drawing and statement showing what they are about at the church. Would welcome any assistance from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10947

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
Date:
[24 January 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.291 & 23.82
Summary:

Regrets he is unable to support his project for the church as he has many more worthy commitments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10948

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 May 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.292
Summary:

Has purchased a pendulum from London and would like JH's permission to suspend it in his barn. Was not entirely satisfied with the experiment at the Polytechnic.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10949

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 July 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.293
Summary:

Regarding the Tithe question. Thinks there are some in the parish who would sign a document for JH. Would he let him know the form to adopt.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10950

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
Date:
[4 February 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.294 & 23.143
Summary:

Considers the education of the lower orders an honorable object, but has never given a public lecture and feels unable to assist.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10951

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[2 November 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.295
Summary:

Has difficulty in providing Mr. Loyd with a pew; would she object if he moves the pew occupied by her servants to a different part of the church? Hopes JH did not catch a chill yesterday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10952

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.296
Summary:

Outlines the arrangements for allocating the pews in the church.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10953

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 May 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.297
Summary:

Comments on his plans for re-seating the church, and other matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10954

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
Date:
[12 February 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.298 & 23.325
Summary:

Returns the petitions. Regarding the one for the maintenance of the church rates. Has qualms about signing this as he does not entirely agree with some of the statements.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10955

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 February 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.299
Summary:

Obliged for his note regarding the church rates. Comments on JH's views and gives summary of the work carried out by the local incumbent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10956

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 March 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.300
Summary:

Board of Guardians have invited the Parish to consider the proposed new Assessment Bill. Sends a copy and would like JH's comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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