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Herschel2711

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Somerville
Date:
[17 July 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.404 (C: RS:HS 21.181)
Summary:

Glad the government has recognized Mrs. Somerville's work. Discusses the hostility toward natives at the Cape and criticizes actions of colonists. Astronomical observing conditions at Cape are very good.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2712

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 July 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.405
Summary:

Introduces Frederic Smith and asks the Herschels to be kind to him when he arrives at the Cape. Is anxious to see JH again.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2718

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
25 September [1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.411
Summary:

Invites Herschels to dinner at Mrs. Turno's. Wishes to take a look at sky when JH gets home.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8266

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Somerville
Date:
[17 July 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.71
Summary:

Kaffirs dispossessed by colonists. Condemns 'Colonial insolence.' Editor John Fairbairn, detested by colonists, exposed this in South African Commercial Advertiser.

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John Herschel Project
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