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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

Herschel612

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
14 [June] 1854
Source of text:
JHS 1.4
Summary:

Commenting on the health of some mutual acquaintances, and on son Willy's poor memory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel613

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[8 January 1855]
Source of text:
JHS 1.5
Summary:

Mostly about the health of MH and several of the children, and about JH's health.

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

Herschel615

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.7
Summary:

Talks about their son Alexander's nature, and JH's busy weekend and headaches.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel616

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
1852-1-1 or later
Source of text:
JHS 1.8
Summary:

Complains of overwork and of other people trying to involve JH in their quarrels; is glad MH has company.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel618

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[3 December 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.10
Summary:

Discusses rumors about the war on the continent, news of some visits JH had, and JH's dream life.

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

Herschel622

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.14
Summary:

About the school progress of sons John and Alexander; JH is in a very depressed state, looks at his current life [at the Mint?] with 'loathing,' and cannot imagine surviving it for more than a few months.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel623

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1851-1855]
Source of text:
JHS 1.15
Summary:

About their son Alexander, and the striking of 60,000 medals.

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

Herschel625

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[27 August 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.17
Summary:

Very discouraged about the current state of the Crimean War.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel626

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[24 August 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.18
Summary:

A collection of household and family matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel627

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[18 August 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.19
Summary:

Mostly about family health, bills, and the war in the Crimea.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel628

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[15 October 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.20
Summary:

About JH's social activities in London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel629

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[13 August 1853]
Source of text:
JHS 1.21
Summary:

About the smoky atmosphere in London, and a letter from son Alexander about his chemical work.

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
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