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Herschel13254

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[15 May 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0521.4; Reel 1053
Summary:

Isabella is eager to visit Slough. Called today on Charles Babbage's mother, who is anxious about her son. JH believes Babbage is reconciled to loss of government support. Lists social visitors. James Grahame plans to take daughter Matilda back to Nantes. Sir Edward Parry leaves for Australia for five years. [JH note:] Do not sell [horse] Zephyr until JH returns.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE269

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
19 Jun 183??
Source of text:
MSH 4 / 325, Dep. c. 370, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel13264

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
1831-[6-5 or later]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0522.1; Reel 1053
Summary:

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.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14856

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[14 February 1832]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0577.1; Reel 1058
Summary:

Lovingly describes various events regarding JH's children and relatives.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE263

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
2 Apr 1832
Source of text:
MSH 4 / 321, Dep. c. 370, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

SOMERVILLE267

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
3 Nov 1833
Source of text:
MSH 4 / 322, Dep. c. 370, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel3978

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[22 February 1835]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0580.1.b; Reel 1058
Summary:

MH discusses her determination to educate the Herschel children herself.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE272

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
26 Oct 1835
Source of text:
MSH 4 / 323, Dep. c. 370, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel14700

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[2 November 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0777.1; Reel 1084
Summary:

Urgent request for information about good hospitals in London. Neighbor with typhus fever needs immediate care.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel946

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1845]
Source of text:
JHS 6.26
Summary:

Describes activities of MH and daughters at St. Leonards.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14698

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
[Alexander Hamilton-]Gordon
Date:
24 August [1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0772.1; Reel 1084
Summary:

Reviews vexations caused to JH by dealings with C. E. Trevelyan. Notes H. D. Harness's belief that Bank of England is maneuvering to take control of Royal Mint. Fears JH may become bitter about public offices. Encloses copy of JH's letter to MH [see JH's [1853-8-23]].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel509

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[24 March 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.62
Summary:

Profusely thanks GA for his letter [see GA's 1854-3-23]. The family will keep JH at home. Talks about her interest in a nearby mound as a possible ancient site.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE340

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
14 Apr 1869
Source of text:
MSH 3 / 313, Dep. c. 370, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel808

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
[Duncan Stewart]
Date:
[10 May 1871]
Source of text:
JHS 2.3
Summary:

Provides details of JH's health, which is very tenuous, but seems to be improving.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel809

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
Duncan Stewart
Date:
[11 May 1871]
Source of text:
JHS 2.4
Summary:

Writes of the gentle, peaceful nature of JH's death that morning in the presence of many of the family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE345

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
28 May 1871
Source of text:
MSH 3 / 314, Dep. c. 370, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

SOMERVILLE346

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
29 May 1871
Source of text:
MSH 3 / 314B, Dep. c. 370, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

SOMERVILLE348

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
Martha Somerville
Date:
22 Dec 1873
Source of text:
MSH 3 / 316, Dep. c. 370, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse
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