Commander Richard Copeland wishes to be remembered to him. Sends his own congratulations to Mrs. Herschel (Margaret).
Commander Richard Copeland wishes to be remembered to him. Sends his own congratulations to Mrs. Herschel (Margaret).
Appointment to an unnamed post. Is to meet John Lee to discuss the instruments; would JH like to join them?
Has had a letter from Henry Foster regarding his pendulum experiments at Ascension.
Would like JH's drawing of the lake [?] measuring operation.
Accepts JH's invitation to visit next Thursday. Expecting IG's brother today.
About the pressure on JH to complete his book, Prelim. Discourse, and JH's plans about coming to London.
A note sent with a parcel to be delivered; JH's book is progressing well.
About the editing of JH's writings by W. H. Fitton, and about some errands to be done for JH.
Arrangements about JH coming up to London, and the health of his mother.
About the state of the renovations [see JH's 1829-12-[21]], and JH's plans for coming to London, where he needs to do some business both for himself and his mother.
The renovations are complete [see JH's 1830-1-3], and JH sends details of his coming to London.
There are some problems with some of the renovations [see JH's 1830-1-3].
A note about ES being with JH and Margaret on the anniversary of their wedding. Enclosed is a 2pp letter from Margaret to her mother.
Sends news of JH's mother's recovery of health, and of his intentions of returning to Slough with his mother.
Writes to announce the birth of JH's and Margaret's first daughter, Caroline Emilia Mary.
About the upcoming christening, the health of Margaret, and JH's concern about the tone of Charles Babbage's upcoming book.
About arrangements for the christening of daughter Caroline, and about the health of the family.
Still making arrangements for the christening [see JH's 1830-4-15]; concerned that it should be done soon.
Relieves ES's concern about the health of Margaret Brodie Herschel—all is well, and all around them are very helpful; wishes recovery for Margaret Herschel's sister Isabella.
Is hesitating about a decision to come in to London, because his mother seems very ill.