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Herschel11030

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 October 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.372
Summary:

William Whewell is Master of Trinity and he will write to Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland).

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11031

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1841-11
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.373
Summary:

The health of Mrs. Jones is slowly improving. Picked up the enclosed medal a little while ago. Believes the reverse depicts the scaffolding of Sir William Herschel's telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11032

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 December 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.374
Summary:

Sends some extracts from the Acts. Regarding the enforcement of the rates. To Lady Herschel: Should have let him know when they were in town. Believes Mrs. Jones is going on well at Brighton. Sets out for Cambridge to see William Whewell tomorrow. Hears rooms of Henry VIII have been opened for parties.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11033

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29] January 1842
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.375
Summary:

Should request Mr. Wildes to wait until JH gives his orders. Is gratified by JH's suggestions, but will not regret being passed over. Did not find Lady Herschel's letter at once for various business reasons.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11034

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 March 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.376
Summary:

Has just confirmed the Hawkhurst apportionment; comments on this. Encloses a copy of the notice.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11035

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 September 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.377
Summary:

Grateful for the account of Lady Herschel. Feels sorry for James Stewart; hopes to visit him later. Enjoyed himself in Holland; then went on to Germany, which he hopes to revisit when he has learned more of their language. Brother of Mrs. Jones has died.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11038

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 August 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.379
Summary:

Regarding the use of the Carlsbad and Seltzer water for rheumatism. Thinks JH should come to Wiesbaden to effect a cure. A good place to study the economics of the Duchy. Much religious agitation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11040

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 July 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.380
Summary:

Threatened at Cambridge with [C. E.?] Law and Mr. Fielding. Wishes JH would write a letter of support for [J. G. Shaw-?] Lefevre. Is short of helpers but not overworked. William Empson is anxious for a review of Kosmos. Goes on Thursday to vote for [Henry?] Goul[d]burn and Lefevre.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11041

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.381
Summary:

Presumes they are at Adam Sedgwick's. Supposes they will come to Broxbourne by the 11 o'clock train from Norwich and will arrange for it to be met. Expects a new theory of the earth's crust from JH. Mrs. Jeff[re]y is seriously ill, which delays the Jeff[re]ys at Haileybury.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11042

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 September 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.382
Summary:

Louisa and Johnny [Herschel] are well. Called at India House to see Mr. Hooper. Gives requirements of the various examinations and thinks Willy [Herschel] would do well to stay with [Charles] Pritchard, while Johnny can remain and study at home.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11043

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 October 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.383
Summary:

Col. Ouseley had a son at Addiscombe. Has ascertained the relative value of the various branches of study in the final examination. Gives table of values. Hears that military drawing puzzles some. Children are well. If Johnny [Herschel] draws as well as Louisa [Herschel] at 14 he will do well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11044

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.384
Summary:

Has mislaid a piece of paper on the Addiscombe examinations that he intended sending to JH. Appear to be some changes in policy. Has taken a house in Grosvenor Place for one or two months. The Commission is not yet out.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11045

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 June 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.385
Summary:

Before he can exchange appointment of Willy [Herschel] he must find out what his present appointment is. Still thinks of going to St. Leonards and hopes to call on the Herschels. Would like Maria Edgeworth's last letter; misses her very much. Should cultivate Angelica.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11047

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.386
Summary:

Mrs. Jones has lately lost a sister-in-law, which accounts for her laxness in correspondence. Will search his index for an article on the average Englishman. Tour through France and Switzerland was a great success. Feels much better for it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11048

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.387
Summary:

JH's exertions and friendship are a treasure. Will visit them on Monday next.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11050

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.388
Summary:

Has begged Edward Ryan to see JH and have a consultation about some of RJ's affairs, which he would like to settle. Pleased to hear that Willy [Herschel] is doing so well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11051

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 June 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.389
Summary:

Wished Edward Ryan to consult JH regarding [G. H. Gordon (4th Earl of Aberdeen)]. as he knows him better. Will not make any move until he has consulted Sir James Graham. Unable to manage Monday, but any day after will suit him. Mrs. Jones is very depressed and needs a change of air.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11052

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1822-8]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.390
Summary:

Needs the Ephemerides for 1769. Can he ask [James?] Graham[e] for any old pamphlets. Is expecting William Whewell and George Peacock and would be glad if JH can come as well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11053

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.391
Summary:

John Musgrave will deliver this. If JH is visiting James South's, Musgrave would like to go as he hopes to set up an observatory in Waterford. Mr. Wilding would like to be an F.R.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11054

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.392
Summary:

Has just returned from Scotland. Did not call on James Graham but would like to know how he is progressing. Travelled back via the border country and can understand Walter Scott's enthusiasm. Liked the people in Edinburgh. Would like to know how the Herschels are and hopes to come down to see them soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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