Is hesitating about a decision to come in to London, because his mother seems very ill.
Is hesitating about a decision to come in to London, because his mother seems very ill.
About JH's mother's health, his coming to London, and daughter Caroline's vaccination. Is thinking about writing a 'discourse on science,' and complains about sitting up several nights, waiting for two stars to appear and now means 'to break the telescopes & melt the mirrors.' Found passage in Cicero to serve as motto for JH's Prelim. Discourse.
Expressing his grief over Isabella Stewart's approaching death. JH's mother is bearing the heat quite well. JH is busy observing again and his new mirror is excellent. Declines to sign [F. W.] Hope's certificate for R.S.L. because JH objects to council's current policies. Tell Peter Stewart that JH insists on paying for chinaware.
Wrote and asked F. L. Chantrey to write to MH. Baby Caroline is fine. Condolences as MH attends to sister Isabella.
Isabella Stewart's death seems imminent. Should JH bring baby Caroline to London for funeral? Mrs. Moorsom reports that Lady Mary Herschel needed help of physician Mr. Fowler. Baby is fine.
About Isabella Stewart's health, MH's toothache, JH's mother's health, and MH's daughter Caroline's good health.
Is trying to help arrange for a cast to be made of Isabella Stewart's face on her death; MH's daughter Caroline is doing very well.
Has received JH's letter requesting a bust, but is unable to assist him at present. Suggests [Samuel?] Joseph may be able to help him.
John [Stewart] arrived with news that JH's basket never reached MH. JH will come to London tomorrow. Baby Caroline is at Windsor with grandmother Mary Herschel.
About the editing of JH's writings by W. H. Fitton, and about some errands to be done for JH.
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.
Arrangements about JH coming up to London, and the health of his mother.
Relating her experiences and places visited while on a recent visit to England.
Accepts her invitation.
Brief note about JH's travel to Slough and the need to come back to London soon.
JH and the baby are getting along well; JH talks about cholera; is 'almost certain I had the comet in the [JH's telescope's] field.'
All is well in the household; JH is to chair the cholera committee for the parish, which includes inoculation for all committee members and an oath to treat the sick if nurses cannot be found; JH is receiving political pamphlets [which he ridicules], after Lord John Russell cited JH as an authority in parliament.
Has received Sir John's letter. Gives details of the necessities for a voyage to the Cape. Conditions at the Cape, housing, food, servants, etc.
Recounts JH's travels to date, together with stories about some of the people he has met; also comments on cholera in various cities [letter completed 1832-6-13].