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Herschel13350

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Herschel
Date:
[23 July 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0551; Reel 1053
Summary:

Terrible voyage across Channel. George Peacock and Richard Jones accompanied JH and Charles Babbage for part of journey.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13351

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Herschel
Date:
[12 August 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0552; Reel 1053
Summary:

No letters from Slough. Terrible weather. Unable to explore Alps. Purchased carriage for remainder of tour. Describes journey from Paris through Jura Mountains to Geneva. Met J. A. Deleu family, M. A. Pictet, Alexandre Marcet, [Gilbert Elliot] Lord Minto, and Italian expatriates from Neapolitan revolution. Proposes itinerary through Alps, weather permitting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13352

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Herschel
Date:
[30 August 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0553; Reel 1053
Summary:

Journey of JH and Charles Babbage from Geneva via Mont Cenis to Turin, where effects of revolution are still evident. Describes Milan. Oppressive heat and torrential rain. Plan to return via Monte Rosa or 'Mont' St. Gotthard. Language problems.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13353

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Herschel
Date:
[3 October 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0554; Reel 1053
Summary:

Expects to be home in one week. May be delayed at Calais by astronomers' trigonometrical operations. JH's and Charles Babbage's excursion from Berne to foot of Alps. Visited [P. E.] Fellenberg at Hofwyl.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13510

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Postmaster?]
Date:
[18 February 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0747; Reel 1089
Summary:

Complains of delay in receiving mail, which was addressed to Colnbrook but misdirected to Abingdon and to Marlow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13615

From:
Picot Trembley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 August 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.443
Summary:

Extremely formal letter of greeting to JH while traveling in Switzerland. Ends with a long postscript describing a major Swiss monument in Lucerne.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13616

From:
[D. M.] Vallot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 October 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.458
Summary:

Missed JH (traveling with Charles Babbage) when they passed through Dijon. Provides some barometric observations along with a comparison of measuring instruments. Appears to be commenting on some of Charles Babbage's interests in statistics, and believes that G. W. Leibniz did some work in this also, but died before publishing it. [Parts of this letter illegible.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14628

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[9 July 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0613; Reel 1086 (C: RS:HS 20.121)
Summary:

Asks CB to to look very carefully into financial affairs relating to JH's impending marriage [to Miss Gwatkin]. Begs CB not to tell JH she has written.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14633

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 April 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.1; Reel 1086
Summary:

Death of Mrs. Beckwith's baby. Warns JH against one-legged swindler 'Mr. Davis,' who may ask JH for money. Still in search of a cook.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14634

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 May 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.2; Reel 1086
Summary:

William Herschel met with Mr. Gwatkin to discuss JH's proposal of marriage to Miss Gwatkin. MPH sees no impediment. WH wants JH to return soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14635

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 July 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.3; Reel 1086
Summary:

Dr. Pope examined William Herschel and reported that WH's only complaint was old age. Finances relating to JH's marriage settlement. Must decide whether to sell JH's horse. Compliments to Miss Gwatkin.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14636

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.4; Reel 1086
Summary:

William Herschel is glad that JH declined offer for WH to become commissioner of longitude. Hopes JH enjoys visit with James South and family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14637

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
17 March [1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.5; Reel 1086
Summary:

Sends John Flamsteed's Atlas and Catalogue. Discusses JH's intention to review all of William Herschel's double stars. Wants details of JH's appointment to committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14638

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 March 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.6; Reel 1086
Summary:

When will JH arrive?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14639

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.7; Reel 1086
Summary:

Concerned about JH in his travels on Continent. Relieved to receive news from JH. William Herschel is in good health. Thomas Baldwin continues as before.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14640

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 August 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.8; Reel 1086
Summary:

Comments on JH's European adventures. Death of MH's brother Thomas Baldwin. Mr. Grover of Eaton expects death of Mr. Vince soon. Mr. Langton is stabling JH's horse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14641

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 September 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.9; Reel 1086
Summary:

Looks forward to JH's return. Visited [E. P. T.] Babbage and Mrs. Beckwith in London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14642

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 November 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.10; Reel 1086
Summary:

Inquires after JH's health. When will JH visit Slough? Efforts to find new footman to replace Mr. Brown, who leaves Thursday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14643

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 November 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.11; Reel 1086
Summary:

Asks JH to vouch for Richard Copeland, who expects navy promotion. Directed two footmen to call on JH for interviews.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14644

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.12; Reel 1086
Summary:

Forwards ham from Susan White and letter from Richard Copeland. Tenant farmer Mr. Davenport refuses to pay rent to William Herschel. Ask Mr. Blagrave for legal advice. Hired new footman. JH is invited to Miss De Luc's party on Monday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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