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Herschel13340

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1 September 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0544.10; Reel 1053
Summary:

[Richard] Jones's application was successful, but his health is failing. JH's weekend trip to Collingwood is cancelled by problems with W. T. Brande, 'the most immanagable of men.' Brande and C. E. Trevelyan are JH's biggest problem. JH is sure of Trevelyan's 'ill offices.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13341

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[2 September 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0544.11; Reel 1053
Summary:

Instruct all daughters to date letters to JH. Loss of dear friend [Miss Maria Tunno?] leaves JH with no desire but to come home and be with family. Send carriage to railway station on chance that JH can get away from work tonight.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13342

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[8 September 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0544.12; Reel 1053
Summary:

Visit to Collingwood lifted JH's spirits. Finances for Mrs. Rennie. Received copy of [William?] Platt's latest work from Miss Lipscombe. Sends condolences to Miss E. Tunno. Hopes loss will set young gentlemen thinking about 'brainless ardours.' Returns books to Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13534

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[18 February 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0762; Reel 1089
Summary:

Duties of Examiner of superannuation claims for Treasury will not permit JH to live in Collingwood and may be more burdensome than those of Mint. Upset at losing Charles Elouis, who will leave Mint to replace Mr. Watt as superintendent of bullion at mint in Sydney. Concern for daughter Caroline, whose husband, [A. H.] Gordon, leaves before March, leaving her alone in Malta when 'her hour is due.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14698

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
[Alexander Hamilton-]Gordon
Date:
24 August [1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0772.1; Reel 1084
Summary:

Reviews vexations caused to JH by dealings with C. E. Trevelyan. Notes H. D. Harness's belief that Bank of England is maneuvering to take control of Royal Mint. Fears JH may become bitter about public offices. Encloses copy of JH's letter to MH [see JH's [1853-8-23]].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14699

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
23] August [1853
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0772.2; Reel 1084
Summary:

Deeply disappointed by Treasury's failure to pay an adequate salary to W. H. Barton for combined duties of deputy master and comptroller. C. E. Trevelyan granted only a junior and inexperienced clerk to assist JH. Feels 'sickened and disgusted' by Trevelyan's pettiness, which is crippling the effectiveness of the Mint staff.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14700

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[2 November 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0777.1; Reel 1084
Summary:

Urgent request for information about good hospitals in London. Neighbor with typhus fever needs immediate care.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14783

From:
James Calder Stewart
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1854?]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-1050; Reel 1083
Summary:

Visited JH at Mint today. Notes JH's health and recovery. JH reminisced of childhood episodes with William Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14785

From:
[John] Stewart
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[22 August 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-1061; Reel 1083
Summary:

Travels in France. Note of JS's discussion with Arthur Gordon about recent problems at Mint and JH's need for intelligent secretary. Possibility of reducing Mint to subsidiary of Treasury. Feels anxiety for JH's sufferings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14856

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[14 February 1832]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0577.1; Reel 1058
Summary:

Lovingly describes various events regarding JH's children and relatives.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2082

From:
John Richard
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[7 January 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.331
Summary:

Everyone loves JH's translation of [F. Schiller's] 'The Walk.' Discusses Shakespeare, literature, JH's literary endeavors, and translations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2519

From:
Adam Sedgwick
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[8 January 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.429
Summary:

Thanks her for her hospitality. Discusses letter read at Geological Society the previous night. Asks that Mrs. [G. B.] Airy's picture be returned.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2655

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
12 May] [1831
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.346
Summary:

Accepts her invitation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2664

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.355
Summary:

Sends Lady Herschel her book [Physical Geography] as a token of friendship. Discusses the current political turmoil. Regards to family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2717

From:
William Somerville
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1848-1-10 or later]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.410
Summary:

Condolences regarding sad event [death of Caroline Herschel]. Somervilles enjoyed their visit to Collingwood. Has sent a box of gifts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2941

From:
Henri Victor Regnault
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1857-8-11 or later]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.315
Summary:

Apologizes profusely for not having written earlier. Thanks for a wonderful stay in England. Has been pressured into new and undesired positions. Sends porcelain tea service from Sèvres.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3978

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[22 February 1835]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0580.1.b; Reel 1058
Summary:

MH discusses her determination to educate the Herschel children herself.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4199

From:
Andries Stockenström
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[28 June 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.17
Summary:

Thanks JH and MH for their support. Admits that before leaving the Cape he told the governor that he had no intention of returning. Ascribes difficulties of his term as Lieutenant Governor to problems inherent in having a military man in office.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4341

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[26 December 1846]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Expresses concern over health of JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4590

From:
Andries Stockenström
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[17 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.21
Summary:

Apologizes for not visiting Slough. Tells of difficulties of attempting to move his family to London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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