From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[16 July 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0521.12; Reel 1053
Summary:
JH and Margaret arrived safely today. Will reach Slough tomorrow.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
JH and Margaret arrived safely today. Will reach Slough tomorrow.
Lists MH's property and annual rental fees that JH arranged with each tenant. Projects earnings. Contract with Mr. Nash was witnessed by Mr. Trumper. Expects trouble getting Mr. Davenport to pay back rent that was awarded to MH.
Plans to arrive tomorrow for visit.
Must postpone visit with MPH until tomorrow. Need to say farewell to Guthries, who leave Balstrode soon. Both babies are fine. [JH note:] Regrets postponement.
JH and Margaret arrived safely. Changes in town since 1826 visit. [Letter continues 19 Aug.:] Unable to find lodgings. Both babies [Caroline and Isabella] enjoy sea.