Comments on behavior of Charles Babbage [see JG's 1827-2-1].
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Comments on behavior of Charles Babbage [see JG's 1827-2-1].
Informs JG about mutual friends and JG's daughter.
JH describes his meeting with Margaret Stewart's mother to acquaint her with JH's intentions towards her daughter.
Of JH's happiness on his honeymoon.
Writes to complain that JH has not seen or heard from JG for some time.
Expresses remorse for JH's inattention to William Herschel while still alive. Lady Mary Herschel's grief. Invites JG to [missing]. Hopes to visit before JG leaves England.
Despatched JG's 'goods' this week. JH vexed by tenant [Mr. Davenport], who will neither pay rent nor leave farm. Congratulates JG's sister on change in family. Sends £10 for expenses during journey [in Netherlands]. Did Richard Jones return Éphémèrides du citoyen? News of JH's traveling companion Mr. Gibson.
Responds to JG's consolations [see JG's 1820-11-6] in JH's loss [Miss Gwatkin?]; comments on his commitment to astronomy, together with family news [letter completed 1821-3-12].
Of JH's continental travels and their dangers, and of JG's possible marriage plans.
About the termination of JG's marriage plans, and the joys of travel.
About the last part of JH's continental travels, including his visit to Caroline Herschel.
Reports to JG on the publisher's response. JH offers JG financial assistance, telling JG 'I am rich,' JH's income being significantly greater than his needs.
About travel plans once he recovers his health.
Of JG's journey north and the woman who nursed him back to health [letter completed 1826-2-16 at Wandsworth].
About JG's fatigue on his return home.
About JG's health, the need for JH to marry, and plans for the summer.
Asks for information, on behalf of JG's father, about a Cambridge man.
About JG's children and his plans to move to Hastings.
About plans to spend the winter at Hastings.
About the weather and people in Hastings.