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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Thomas Napier
Date:
[22 November 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.64bis & 21.269
Summary:

Regrets the delay in his letters but has been occupied with various matters ever since he returned from the Cape. Visited his Aunt Caroline in Germany. Visited Charles Grant (Baron Glenelg) and gave him his own views on education. Later met Sir George Grey, who outlined the new plan for education at the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Thomas Napier
Date:
[11 December 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.15.10
Summary:

Is working towards having the government hire the school masters [see GN's 1839-9-30] that GN asked JH to find. JH has also spoken to Lord John Russell about Andries Stockenstrom's plight. [Letter finally completed on 1840-2-11.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Thomas Napier
Date:
[11 February 1840]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0281; Reel 1054
Summary:

[Letter begins 11 Dec. 1839] Wrote to John Russell and Charles Grant in support of school system [at Cape of Good Hope]. [Letter continues 6 Jan. 1840:] JH sent to Colonial office testimonials for four applicants [for schoolmaster] approved by Russell. Notes devastating effect of dismissal on Andries Stockenström. Took liberty to inform Russell of JH's and GN's views on harshness of this dismissal. [Letter continues 12 Jan.:] Russell will appoint four schoolmasters picked by JH. [P.S. 11 Feb.:] JH is moving to Collingwood. Russell indicates sympathy for Stockenström. JH hopes this means new assignment for Stockenström.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Thomas Napier
Date:
1840-[8-14 or earlie
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.75
Summary:

Is trying to reduce the ill feeling between GN and Andries Stockenström relating to the governing of the Cape colony; JH feels hampered by limited information.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Thomas Napier
Date:
[15 August 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.83 (C: RS:HS 22.75)
Summary:

Conduct of GN [governor at Cape of Good Hope, 1837-43] toward Andries Stockenström was unimpeachable. Stockenström's letters to JH show favorable view of GN. GN was not responsible for Stockenström's removal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Thomas Napier
Date:
[10 August 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.70bis & 22.95
Summary:

Hears with pleasure of the peace reigning at the Cape between the Caffres. The Boers are a different proposition and JH agrees with GN's policy. J. R. Innes called in on his way to Scotland. Weather in England is gloomy, like the political events.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project