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Herschel11023

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[17 October 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.365
Summary:

Has been troubled with his face again. Regarding the Scotch ale, which can be obtained to order in London. Saw J. F. Encke in town and he has now sailed. Francis Jeff[re]y (Lord Jeffrey) has been staying at Haileybury and speaks much of JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11037

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[14 November 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.378
Summary:

Is not certain whether Mrs. Jones has written, but wishes to let her know his health is much better. Has heard good reports of JH's memoir of Francis Baily. Frightful tragedy for the Youngs. Is James well again? Hopes JH's family members are well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11108

From:
S. Jey
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[18 March 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.445
Summary:

Has been confined to the house and only goes out in a wheelchair. Would JH like the bust of Sir Joseph Banks?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11887

From:
Mary Maclear
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[29 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.246
Summary:

Nearly a year has passed since they received letters from the Herschels. Hopes JH's health is improving. Gives news of her own children, and the work of her husband at Orange River. The Equatorial has arrived safely.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13281

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1848 to 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0536.3; Reel 1053
Summary:

JH learned from daughters that JH and MBH must appear in drawing room for birthday celebration after girls return from Ball.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13304

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
1841
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0539; Reel 1053
Summary:

JH is captivated by science of photography. Has blundered onto 'Calotype leaving out [W. H. F.] Talbot's principal ingredient!!' [Note added by daughter Isabella Herschel:] Papa is in hurry. Greetings to family.

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

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

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

Herschel5515

From:
Sophie Beckedorff
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[4 April 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.5
Summary:

Death of her brother-in-law. Riots in Germany. Thanks for the gift.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5516

From:
Sophie Beckedorff
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[3 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.6
Summary:

Recent political events in Germany. Family news. Hopes Lady Herschel's health has improved.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel610

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
1846-9
Source of text:
JHS 1.2
Summary:

Describes how time is spent at a conference, with a large section being directed to JH's daughter Isabella and written in Latin.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel666

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
1846
Source of text:
JHS 1.58
Summary:

MH and Isabella are away; JH reports on how things are at home.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7267

From:
Elizabeth Drummond [Sr.]
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[11 July 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.448
Summary:

Now a long time since she has written but she has happy memories of their last meeting. Is anxious about the posthumous fame of her son. Would be pleased to hear news of the family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7428

From:
Peter Stewart
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
8 February [1844]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/1.11; Reel 9
Summary:

Sends sample of paper to show JH. Postpones visit [to Collingwood] until PS has more information. Anxious that PS's last letter [see PS's 1844-1-29] did not clarify how government grants were applied to publications of [Andrew] Smith and Charles Darwin. News of Stewart family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7527

From:
John Bullar
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[2 September 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.44; Reel 9
Summary:

Thanks MH for fulfilling promise. Hails JH's [Cape Results] as grand testimony to God's infinite power.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel810

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[11] December 1843
Source of text:
JHS LMJF.45.1a
Summary:

Saw Charles Pritchard and his school [Clapham Grammar School] and was favorably impressed; has enrolled son William James beginning in January.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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