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Herschel12986

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0398; Reel 1055
Summary:

Encloses note to Sir Roderick, who is ill. Margaret's strength is returning, but she faces painful confinement 'down here.' Asks JS to carry out one of JH's duties as executor of JH's cousin Thomas Baldwin.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12992

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0405; Reel 1055
Summary:

JH's time to depart is not far off. What to do with additional lenses? Enquires about winter weather in Crimea. Will go to Collingwood Friday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12993

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[1855-6 or later]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0406; Reel 1055
Summary:

Transfer of annuity to Mrs. Baldwin from JH's account as executor for Thomas Baldwin. Julia and Constance [Herschel] doing well at Anstey Cottage. News of [Isabella] is not good. Margaret had bad time but is now comfortable.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12994

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0407; Reel 1055
Summary:

Impending struggle will be 'most formidable we have ever had.' Both sides are wrong. Wishes military were better armed and English people less 'Sybaritious.' Hails 'freedom of the Press.' Send document on 'faculty pew' to Slough church.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12996

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0409; Reel 1055
Summary:

Invites JS to Sunday dinner with JH's sons Alexander and John.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13018

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[15 March 1844]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0431; Reel 1055
Summary:

Congratulations on JS's new position at Bank. Received JS's account from Malta of comet. JH's son William is at Clapham grammar school under Charles Pritchard. Eneas Mackintosh promised to procure job as 'writer' in India for Willy. News from India and Europe. Teaching Latin to Alexander and three oldest daughters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13020

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[4 March 1849]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0433; Reel 1055
Summary:

Received news today of JS's arrival in Bombay. Describes conflict as 'Armageddon.' Family news. John Stewart returned from China and leaves soon to meet Matilda [Grahame] in Paris. [Richard] Jones's concern for JS is genuine. Eneas Mackintosh obtained cadetship for JH's son John at Addiscombe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13022

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[25 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0435; Reel 1055
Summary:

Lists letters and papers to be sent to JH from Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13023

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[22 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0436; Reel 1055
Summary:

Enclosed items just arrived from Francis Beaufort. [Richard?] Jones is in good health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13025

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[25 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0438; Reel 1055
Summary:

Asks advice about investments. Received photographs from John [?].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13029

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[4 January 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0442; Reel 1055
Summary:

Asks for advice on JH's investments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13030

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[2 April 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0443; Reel 1055
Summary:

Letter of recommendation, praising JS's character and talent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13035

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[15 February 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0448; Reel 1055
Summary:

Returns 'table.' Thank grandma for loan of it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13036

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[16 June 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0449; Reel 1055
Summary:

Thanks for report of JS's position. [Lucy?] is at Mr. Buillier's.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13037

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
1855-11
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0450; Reel 1055
Summary:

Reports death of [Richard Jones]. John Herschel (son) returned from Scotland and goes to Addiscombe Thursday. 'Our governors' have a mess to deal with. Margaret is still weak. What is usual fee for London surgeon?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13038

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[17 November 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0451; Reel 1055
Summary:

Many cases of disease in Hawkhurst parish. JH's children are scattered. JH and Margaret Herschel are regaining strength. James [?] is ill with fatal stomach disorder.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13040

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[11 November 1857]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0453; Reel 1055
Summary:

Sends £100 check for JS.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13041

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[13 December 1860]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0454; Reel 1055
Summary:

Please withdraw [?]'s name from ballot until JH can confer with him when [he] comes home on leave next year. Thanks for care that JS is showing to Alexander S. Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13045

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[5 September 1864]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0458; Reel 1055
Summary:

JH's India [H.E.I.C.] investments. Looking forward to seeing John [Herschel; son of JH] when he returns on leave.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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