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Herschel8230

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
David William Smith
Date:
[25 September 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.37 (C: RS:HS B28.16)
Summary:

Thanks for sympathy. Lady Herschel deeply afflicted. Caroline Herschel showing 'uncommon fortitude,' planning to return to Hanover. Heard that [missing] is beyond recovery; hopes she will be spared pain.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8231

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William Watson
Date:
[26 September 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.38 (C: RS:HS B28.17)
Summary:

Reluctant to intrude on WW's own sorrow, but grateful for WW's forty-year friendship with William Herschel. Caroline Herschel departing for Hanover.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8232

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mr. Davenport
Date:
[26 September 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.39a
Summary:

As executor of William Herschel's will, JH demands payment of half-year's rent on farm, due last March.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8233

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[27 September 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.39b
Summary:

Could not locate personal reference named Alexander Mackenzie in Cheltenham. Therefore, JH declines to employ 'F. E.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8234

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[27 September 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.40
Summary:

Refer to 10 Sept. Morning Chronicle and 7 Sept. Literary Chronicle for biographies of William Herschel. Submit manuscript for JH's perusal before publication.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8237

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mrs. Mary Frances Kater
Date:
1822-[9?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.43
Summary:

Lady Mary Herschel feels great sorrow, but her health is fair. Caroline Herschel is distracted by her return to Hanover. Hopes present extraordinary season will favor Henry Kater's observations. News from [Maria] Edgeworth.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9976

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 September 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.311
Summary:

Family news on JG's return from the Continent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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