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Herschel2698

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 July 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.390
Summary:

Fears JH did not receive dinner invitation because he has not replied. Hopes he will be able to come.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2700

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.392
Summary:

Brought a copy of Mrs. Somerville's book [Mechanism of the Heavens] to Chancellor [Henry Brougham]. Wants JH to review it for the Quarterly Review. The Chancellor wishes to know if JH would like to be knighted.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2702

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.394
Summary:

Received word from the Chancellor [Henry Brougham] that he mentioned knighting JH to King [William IV]. If JH does not want this honor, he should write the Chancellor immediately.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2703

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.395
Summary:

Says JH virtually has no choice concerning accepting knighthood, because it is the will of the Chancellor [Henry Brougham] and King [William IV]. Urges JH to acquiesce for the benefit of science.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2706

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 November 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.399
Summary:

Sir James Macken wishes the Herschels to come to dinner. Hopes they will attend.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2712

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 July 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.405
Summary:

Introduces Frederic Smith and asks the Herschels to be kind to him when he arrives at the Cape. Is anxious to see JH again.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2714

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.407
Summary:

Sending a large specimen of rock salt. Wants JH to make a lens for Mrs. Somerville, if possible. Discusses the political transitions that are occurring.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2716

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 April 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.409
Summary:

Informs JH that before JH's [Cape] expedition, WS recommended it to [H. R. V. Fox,] Lord Holland, who recommended it to James Graham, then First Lord of the Admiralty. Sends JH a letter from Lord Holland to WS praising JH's efforts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2718

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
25 September [1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.411
Summary:

Invites Herschels to dinner at Mrs. Turno's. Wishes to take a look at sky when JH gets home.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE221

From:
John Herschel
To:
William Somerville
Date:
15 Jul 1826
Source of text:
MSH 3 / 299, Dep. c. 370, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

SOMERVILLE224

From:
John Herschel
To:
William Somerville
Date:
4 Aug 1826
Source of text:
HS 16.385, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

SOMERVILLE227

From:
John Herschel
To:
William Somerville
Date:
7 Oct 1829
Source of text:
HS 16.386, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

SOMERVILLE252

From:
John Herschel
To:
William Somerville
Date:
29 Jul 1831
Source of text:
HS 16.391, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

SOMERVILLE254

From:
John Herschel
To:
William Somerville
Date:
16 Sep 1831
Source of text:
HS 16.393, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

SOMERVILLE258

From:
John Herschel
To:
William Somerville
Date:
30 Sep 1831
Source of text:
HS 16.396, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

SOMERVILLE259

From:
John Herschel
To:
William Somerville
Date:
4 Oct 1831
Source of text:
HS 16.398, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

SOMERVILLE262

From:
John Herschel
To:
William Somerville
Date:
27 Mar 1832
Source of text:
HS 16.400, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

SOMERVILLE265

From:
John Herschel
To:
William Somerville
Date:
11 Mar 1833
Source of text:
HS 16.401, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

SOMERVILLE266

From:
John Herschel
To:
William Somerville
Date:
2 Apr 1833
Source of text:
HS 16.402, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

SOMERVILLE268

From:
John Herschel
To:
William Somerville
Date:
3 Nov 1833
Source of text:
HS 16.403, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse
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