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Herschel14672

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 December 1828]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0624; Reel 1086
Summary:

Wishes JH well on his visit to Stewart family and to Cambridge. Personal finances. Arrangements for JH's new servant.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14673

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 March 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0625.1; Reel 1086
Summary:

Poor weather. Visits from Stewart family. James South will write to JH regarding telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14674

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 March 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0625.2; Reel 1086
Summary:

Feeling poorly. Finances for employees at Crown Inn. Encloses letter from [James] Grahame.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14675

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 April 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0625.3; Reel 1086
Summary:

Plans to see JH at Slough. Visit by Mrs. Stewart and daughter. Declines money offered by JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14676

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0625.4; Reel 1086
Summary:

Visit by Patrick Stewart. Painting of 40-foot telescope completed. William Langton and two daughters are staying with MPH. Somervilles report that Charles Babbage bought R. I. Murchison's house and plans to remarry.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14677

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 April 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0625.5; Reel 1086
Summary:

Returns to Slough. Visits by Stewart family and Somervilles. Charles Babbage visited and denied rumor of his remarriage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14678

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 May 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0625.6; Reel 1086
Summary:

Concern for Margaret Brodie Herschel's illness. Income from family holdings. Regards to James Grahame and his father.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14679

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 May 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0625.7; Reel 1086
Summary:

Bring Isabella Stewart to Slough on Wedesday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14680

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 June 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0625.8; Reel 1086
Summary:

Visit to Slough by Mrs. and Miss Stewart. Mr. Secker obtained part payment of Mr. Davenport's overdue rent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14681

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 June 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0625.9; Reel 1086
Summary:

Comforted by JH's and Margaret's good health. Plans to visit Margate. [James] Grahame will visit Slough soon. Mrs. and Miss Stewart are enjoying Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14682

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 October 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0625.10; Reel 1086
Summary:

If Margaret Brodie Herschel is too ill, do not travel to London for MPH's sake. Will send Mrs. Moorsom to Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14683

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0625.11; Reel 1086
Summary:

Concerned that JH is having trouble dealing with Mr. Davenport. [Stewart family's servant] Mrs. Tucker visited MH overnight. Mrs. Moorsom will come to Slough. Visit by [James] Grahame last evening.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14684

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[11 January] 1819
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0626.1; Reel 1086 (ALS? & C: TxU:H/L-0514.1; Reel 1053)
Summary:

JH arrived safely yesterday and attended event at home of Sir Joseph Banks. Dr. [Matthew] Baillie asked about Lady Mary Herschel. JH and Charles Babbage, preparing to tour France, leave tomorrow for Dover. Wishes better health for MH and William Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14702

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[1831]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0784.2; Reel 1084
Summary:

Plans to arrive tomorrow for visit.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14765

From:
[Charles Babbage]
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[1821-8]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0968; Reel 1083
Summary:

Explains how CB responded to JH's request that CB be a trustee for marriage settlement, prior to JH's marriage to Miss Gwatkin. Will meet the Gwatkins at Friday's party. Hopes to find time to speak to JH about this in private. Declines to pursue the course requested by William and Mary Pitt Herschel until JH confides more in CB.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel728

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[28 November 1799]
Source of text:
JHS 2.1
Summary:

Writes to parents to say that JH is well, his head has healed, and he is looking forward to his holidays.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel729

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
1799-8-9 or earlier
Source of text:
JHS 2.2
Summary:

Hopes that JH's mother has had a pleasurable time in London; JH's class went to see Mrs. Mason's (?) baby.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel730

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[9 August 1799]
Source of text:
JHS 2.5
Summary:

A thank you note for clothes, written at school [Mr. Bull's], and requesting that JH's cyphering and music books be sent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7772

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 November 1813]
Source of text:
RAS:WH Archive 1/11.2 verso; Reel 12
Summary:

Assures JH that exchange of letters with William Herschel did not produce alienation. Encourages both to meet for discussion. JH's cousin [Mary Baldwin] anxiously awaits reply from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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