Sends Lady Herschel her book [Physical Geography] as a token of friendship. Discusses the current political turmoil. Regards to family.
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Sends Lady Herschel her book [Physical Geography] as a token of friendship. Discusses the current political turmoil. Regards to family.
Condolences regarding sad event [death of Caroline Herschel]. Somervilles enjoyed their visit to Collingwood. Has sent a box of gifts.
Apologizes profusely for not having written earlier. Thanks for a wonderful stay in England. Has been pressured into new and undesired positions. Sends porcelain tea service from Sèvres.
Thanks JH and MH for their support. Admits that before leaving the Cape he told the governor that he had no intention of returning. Ascribes difficulties of his term as Lieutenant Governor to problems inherent in having a military man in office.
Expresses concern over health of JH.
Apologizes for not visiting Slough. Tells of difficulties of attempting to move his family to London.
What should he do with the letters received previously from her?
Is sending a packet of letters. Relates about the loss of his wife.
Thanks for letter. Boy born on 12 May. Intends to go to Keswick for a few weeks. [This is written as part of the letter from G. B. Airy to JH, dated 1834-6-20.]
Mostly family matters, especially the education of several of their sons.
Writes to MH to insist that JH not come to the meeting [see JH's 1854-3-23].
Regarding a governess for the Herschels' children. News of the family.
Death of her brother-in-law. Riots in Germany. Thanks for the gift.
Recent political events in Germany. Family news. Hopes Lady Herschel's health has improved.
Family and political news.
Describes how time is spent at a conference, with a large section being directed to JH's daughter Isabella and written in Latin.
Commenting on aspects of family life, obviously raised in an earlier letter by MH.
Commenting on the health of some mutual acquaintances, and on son Willy's poor memory.
Mostly about the health of MH and several of the children, and about JH's health.
Instructions about ordering wine, etc., for a [Christmas?] party.