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Herschel11885

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.244
Summary:

Mrs. Maclear's letter is not ready so it will have to travel by the Aerolite. Children have still escaped the measles.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11899

From:
Norman Macleod
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.261
Summary:

Is not certain what has happened to JH's paper. Is on his way to London to try and clear up the mystery.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11900

From:
Norman Macleod
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.262
Summary:

Please excuse the delay in replying to JH's letter. He has been busy opening churches and travelling. [Alexander] Strahan will write about the article.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11931

From:
Reginald Dyke Marshall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-8-27
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.293
Summary:

Thanks for sending him the copy of the articles on meteorology; has been away from home grouse shooting. The day he arrived in Northumberland he saw a peculiar fan-like arrangement of clouds. Encloses a photograph of Louisa [RM's wife and JH's daughter].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11932

From:
Reginald Dyke Marshall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-12-8
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.294
Summary:

Glad to send a good account of Louisa [RM's wife and JH's daughter] and her daughter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11945

From:
Carlo Matteucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.307
Summary:

Objections to one of JH's theories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12008

From:
William C. Morland
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-8-26
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.370
Summary:

Many thanks for his kind inquiries after the health of the General. Appreciates JH's kindness to his son when at Slough. Did JH see John Dawson's (2nd Earl of Portarlington) prophecy of fine weather?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12191

From:
Thomas J. Moore
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.49
Summary:

Has read the first edition of JH's Treatise Astr. published in America. Has several queries regarding statements in this book, for which he would be pleased if JH would supply the answers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12218

From:
George Thomas Napier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-6-13
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.73
Summary:

Has been so busy visiting various people and relatives that he has had no time to answer JH's letter. Leaves early in September for Rome and Naples and will be unable to visit Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12246

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.103
Summary:

A year has passed since he sent news of local events and people. Hopes JH's work is progressing well. Gives news of local happenings at Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12247

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-9-30
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.104
Summary:

The circumstance to which he alluded last week is thought to have taken place in 24 or 25 when the Slingsby family was at Farnham. Intends going to Paris for a few days at the end of this week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12248

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-2-21
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.105
Summary:

Has not answered his letter as he was called to town. Has seen the solicitor who drew up the agreements for the letting of JH's property at Slough. The tenant can now be given notice. Would JH like JN to make it known that the property is now open to offer again?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12250

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-11-19
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.107
Summary:

The works JH directed to be sent to JN from the Board of Trade had arrived before Nelson returned to town. Hopes that JH will accept the contents of the enclosed packet. Can make any alteration to the size or power as desired.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12253

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-10-10
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.110
Summary:

Probably heard that JN has been over the channel for health reasons. Encloses a seed of a chestnut from Hougoumont. Hears good reports of JH's health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12254

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-7-25
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.111
Summary:

Will be traveling abroad for health reasons, but will call at Collingwood on Wednesday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12255

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-7-30
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.112
Summary:

Gives more details of F. Charsley, the future tenant of JH's property at Slough. Hopes that Alexander Herschel will not strive to scale the skyscrapers of Switzerland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12256

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-2-12
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.113
Summary:

Regarding the late trial and the unsuitable tenant for JH's property.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12340

From:
Sir Richard Owen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-5-5
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.197
Summary:

Has sent a note of his titular condition to the printer. Has been busy with a series of lectures on development.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12455

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.311
Summary:

Note to say the matter of Mr. Lax's examination is not yet organized.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12456

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.312
Summary:

Questions of publishing, including JH's considering the publication of William Herschel's writings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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