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Herschel57

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RGO 6.368.624
Summary:

Is defending himself against attacks for having become involved in the succession for Surveyor-General of India; JH further comments on photographic experiments, using various parts of the spectrum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel611

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.3
Summary:

Commenting on aspects of family life, obviously raised in an earlier letter by MH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel614

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.6
Summary:

Instructions about ordering wine, etc., for a [Christmas?] party.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6158

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.284 (C: RS:HS 25.8.64)
Summary:

Query regarding positions of stars in the various star catalogues.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel619

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.11
Summary:

Writes to commiserate with MH during a difficult time for her; is coming home on the weekend and bringing daughter Isabella with him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel620

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.12
Summary:

Mostly about bonnets, and letters to be directed to the family at Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel621

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.13
Summary:

Concerned about son Willy, who seems very lonely in India.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel624

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.16
Summary:

Concerned about their daughter Caroline, who is considering going to Constantinople.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel630

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.22
Summary:

Recounts rushing around the previous day to get some business done.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel631

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.23
Summary:

Comments on domestic matters, his pleasure in the accomplishment of his children, and on the death of a family friend.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel633

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[?]-6-29
Source of text:
JHS 1.25
Summary:

Mostly about family business.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel635

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.27
Summary:

About the coal tax and the building of St. Paul's, political struggles, and a visit from daughters Caroline and Margaret Louisa.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel668

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.60
Summary:

The 'boys' have arrived from school. Comments on some household matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel679

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Margaret Brodie Herschel]
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.71
Summary:

About son Willy's school habits and about daughter Caroline, as reported by her father-in-law[?].

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

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

Herschel697

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Emily Mary Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.89
Summary:

A light hearted letter to CH, together with a few lines for JH's wife, Margaret.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel699

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Louisa Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.92
Summary:

About a rather disastrous dinner party JH gave, and reports on a visit to JH's sons together with some messages for MH's mother.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel728

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[28 November 1799]
Source of text:
JHS 2.1
Summary:

Writes to parents to say that JH is well, his head has healed, and he is looking forward to his holidays.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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