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Herschel674

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[2 June 1856]
Source of text:
JHS 1.66
Summary:

Complaining about the recent wet weather.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel675

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[10] November 1853
Source of text:
JHS 1.67
Summary:

Comments on son John and daughter Caroline; wants some material to deal with a possible infringement of W. H. Fox Talbot's patent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel680

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[16 January 1852]
Source of text:
JHS 1.72
Summary:

Believes that war is imminent [see JH's 1852-1-9], that the south of England may well be attacked, and that MH and the girls should be prepared to go north.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel681

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[26 January 1852]
Source of text:
JHS 1.73
Summary:

His concern [see JH's 1852-1-16] was not to suggest less bravery on the part of women and girls, but because Collingwood might well be in the middle of any fray. Agrees with MH's precautions about revaccination.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel682

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[20 January 1852]
Source of text:
JHS 1.74
Summary:

Son Willy is ill and JH is treating him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel683

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[9 January 1852]
Source of text:
JHS 1.75
Summary:

Worried about war and a French invasion; JH has been treating his cold with laudanum and mustard blisters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel684

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
1852-1-20 or later
Source of text:
JHS 1.76
Summary:

Son Willy is getting better but the doctor is coming to see him anyway; JH sympathizes with MH and daughter Caroline.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel685

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1852]
Source of text:
JHS 1.77
Summary:

About JH's health and MH's problems with her teeth, followed by a series of brief news items.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel686

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[31 January 1852]
Source of text:
JHS 1.78
Summary:

MH is suffering [teeth?] and is urged to come to London; a few items of news and household accounting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel687

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.79
Summary:

Thanks for letters from MH and daughter Isabella; some matters of bills and wages.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel688

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1852-11-31 or later
Source of text:
JHS 1.80
Summary:

Arrangements about MH coming to London, and JH sending some things to Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel689

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[26 February 1852]
Source of text:
JHS 1.81
Summary:

Encloses son Willy's school report; adds some news items of family and friends.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel690

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[13 March 1852]
Source of text:
JHS 1.82
Summary:

Describes music making evenings with daughters Caroline and Isabella; has made arrangements for the sale of a carriage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel691

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[2 March 1852]
Source of text:
JHS 1.83
Summary:

Sends home son Alexander's school report, and includes some news items of relatives and friends.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel692

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
1852
Source of text:
JHS 1.84
Summary:

Is explaining why JH will not be able to meet MH's train.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel693

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
1852
Source of text:
JHS 1.85
Summary:

Clarifies family finances, including the sale of stock to pay living expenses.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel694

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[16 April 1852]
Source of text:
JHS 1.86
Summary:

Discusses the political atmosphere in London and some family matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel695

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.87
Summary:

About their brave daughter Isabella suffering physical hurt quietly; also about an aging family acquaintance, and about buying a horse and carriage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel696

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.88
Summary:

Praises MH for her knowledge. Discusses worsening conditions at the Mint and the effect this may have on daughter Isabella, who is staying with JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel698

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[3 January 1853]
Source of text:
JHS 1.90
Summary:

Talks about things being sent out to Collingwood, about bills and the shortness of money, and the pressure of work at the Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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