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Herschel647

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[8 June 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.33
Summary:

Of the heavy work load dealing with Melbourne University appointments [see JH's 1854-5-[21]], and of Charles Babbage's unacceptable behavior at a meeting of the Royal Observatory's Board of Visitors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel649

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[5 May 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.41
Summary:

Of the health of [Mr.] Knowles [servant], a visit to the Baden Powells by JH, and family financial arrangements.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel650

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[29 April 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.42
Summary:

A strong letter of approbation for a position taken, and a letter written, by MH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel653

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[26 April 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.45
Summary:

About a church service JH attended, some foolish university rules, and the benefits of studying chemistry in a medical faculty.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel654

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[22 April 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.46
Summary:

Comments on JH's health, daughter Margaret Louisa's trip to John William Lubbock's, and on the Preston Strike.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel655

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[10 April 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.47
Summary:

Complains about the work involved in selecting professors for Melbourne University [see JH's 1854-4-6].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel656

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[7 April 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.48
Summary:

Describes how to use the telescope at Collingwood, and comments on a number of people, including some of their children.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel657

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[22 March 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.50
Summary:

Mrs. Newton, MH's servant, is being sued by a man who recommended her for the job, and JH is to be a witness in MH's stead.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel658

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[29 March 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.49
Summary:

Mostly about the court case [see JH's 1854-3-22]; it appears the plaintiff lost.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel659

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[17 March 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.51
Summary:

Mostly about a Mrs. [J. A.] Gordon, who has suffered a personal loss [death of her husband], and a young man who seems to be lost.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel660

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1 March 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.52
Summary:

Is looking forward anxiously to coming to Collingwood on Friday; the Mint had a surprise visit from the Queen this day.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel661

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[28 February 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.53
Summary:

About Willy's success, and about the weather and JH's health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel662

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
1854-2-15 or later
Source of text:
JHS 1.54
Summary:

The effect of the Crimean War on the Mint, and on the family, for example, daughter Caroline will want to follow her husband as close to the war area as possible [see JH's 1854-2-15].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel663

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[15 February 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.55
Summary:

Daughter Caroline is preparing for the problems that the Crimean War may bring; JH has applied for an Examinership [see JH's 1854-2-1 to 15].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel664

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.56
Summary:

Very depressed and concerned about the family finances, both short and long term.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel665

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
1854-2-1 to 15
Source of text:
JHS 1.57
Summary:

Has recovered from his depression [see JH's 1854-2-1]; sees a possibility of a new position as a Civil Service appointment examiner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel669

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[5 February 1851]
Source of text:
JHS 1.61
Summary:

About the family, and the need for wine from the cellar at Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

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
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