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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Francis Wade
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.7
Summary:

Unexpected turn; nothing to do but pray it may lead to happiness. One so singularly fitted by talent should be offered position he deserved.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Francis Wade
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 March 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.4
Summary:

Lady Herschel is valuable friend, having written to TW often in China. TW was to have 'bowed before John Steward' but postponed. Heard of JH's son's intentions from [Alexander Hamilton?] Gordon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Francis Wade
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 May 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.5
Summary:

Delayed answering JH's letter. Describes new baby son [Thomas?]. Thanks Margaret Brodie Herschel for note.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Francis Wade
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 June 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.6
Summary:

Received JH's note. TW's wife Amelia [Herschel] and baby fared poorly in Panama and California. China better now than in 1853-65. Constitution flimsy but still vital. Describes 'Mahometan insurrection.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project