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Herschel951

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[28 July 1847]
Source of text:
JHS 6.38
Summary:

Mostly about the health of Elizabeth Baily; JH ends his letter with a silly riddle.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel952

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[14 August 1847]
Source of text:
JHS 6.39
Summary:

Has been to Cambridge to support a friend in a vote; JH comments on the dry state of the countryside, and responds to a number of family matters, including one in which JH is trying to get the message across that he is not interested in personal advancement.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel953

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
1847-8-13 or earlier
Source of text:
JHS 6.37
Summary:

Elizabeth Baily is not in good health; JH had his pocket picked that day, but nothing of consequence was taken.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel954

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1845?-1?]
Source of text:
JHS 6.36
Summary:

Asks to have carriage sent to fetch JH, as he is trying to get home in a hurry. JH has to go to a mesmeric exhibition.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel955

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
1847-[8]
Source of text:
JHS 6.33
Summary:

Expresses considerable anger at Parliament having changed property laws to allow enormous speculation to occur.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel956

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[10 October 1847]
Source of text:
JHS 6.34
Summary:

Offers to assist Peter S[tewart] in his financial difficulties; also comments on E. M[ackintosh]'s financial problems. JH expects more funds soon from dividends.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel957

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[11 October 1847]
Source of text:
JHS 6.35
Summary:

Is concerned about a domestic [?] who is having fits; asks MH to get some information on the rights of domestics, and then JH asks MH to get him some scientific information that would be at the R.S.L. library.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel958

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1848]
Source of text:
JHS 6.32
Summary:

Lists a number of people JH called on but all were out. Received a gold medal with the head of the King of the Netherlands on it. Also received a 'very superb and truly Imperial' ring from 'the Duke.' [This, presumably, is the diamond ring he received from the Emperor of Austria.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9589

From:
Thomas I. M. Forster
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[9 March 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.330
Summary:

Will be pleased to come to Collingwood at any time and hopes the Herschels will also visit them. Her son was right about the word quinque. Comments on the various ways different people observe the colors of stars. Will be pleased to see the poetic scraps.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel959

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1 January 1848]
Source of text:
JHS 6.31
Summary:

Is glad to see that P[eter] S[tewart]'s prospects have improved [see JH's 1847-10-10]; JH promises MH a Daguerreotype, and comments on family activities.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel960

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[29 July 1848]
Source of text:
JHS 6.30
Summary:

MH is having dental trouble; JH talks about changing some of his plans saying 'The fact is I am a prisoner for life and know it.' But JH goes on to say that companionship means that he is not in solitary confinement. [It seems JH is giving up reading and research plans because of the needs of his family, but he does not regret it.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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