Expresses remorse for JH's inattention to William Herschel while still alive. Lady Mary Herschel's grief. Invites JG to [missing]. Hopes to visit before JG leaves England.
Expresses remorse for JH's inattention to William Herschel while still alive. Lady Mary Herschel's grief. Invites JG to [missing]. Hopes to visit before JG leaves England.
JG is called home urgently. Does not want to go, but feels painful duty to do so. Cancels visit to Slough. Asks JH to retrieve prints that JG left at Downing St.
Hopes JH's presence is solace to JH's mother. Wants to visit Slough, but must return to Scotland before 10 Sept. Death of William Herschel and need to surrender to God's will. Prays for JH and JH's mother.
Family news on JG's return from the Continent.
Despatched JG's 'goods' this week. JH vexed by tenant [Mr. Davenport], who will neither pay rent nor leave farm. Congratulates JG's sister on change in family. Sends £10 for expenses during journey [in Netherlands]. Did Richard Jones return Éphémèrides du citoyen? News of JH's traveling companion Mr. Gibson.
Some news from Amsterdam, and some family news.
About meeting Walter Scott, lawsuits and family news.
About books JG has read including some poems by JH.
Is coming to London and wants to see JH.
On JG's concern for JH's well-being.
Sends blessings on JH.
Of JH's continental travels and their dangers, and of JG's possible marriage plans.
About the termination of JG's marriage plans, and the joys of travel.
About the last part of JH's continental travels, including his visit to Caroline Herschel.
Asks JH about lodgings in London for JG and his children. JG has begun his history of North America.
About lodgings in London [see JG's 1824-12-31], JG's writing, and his 'love affairs.'
More about lodgings in London [see JG's 1825-2-14], and about books JG and JH have read [letter completed 1825-3-9].
About JG's history of the United States, the first part of which is now finished, and forwarded with this letter.
More about JG's writings [see JG's 1825-5-16].
Of dreams, poetry, and JH's winning the Lalande Prize [letter completed 1825-6-6].