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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
From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 May 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0625.6; Reel 1086
Summary:

Concern for Margaret Brodie Herschel's illness. Income from family holdings. Regards to James Grahame and his father.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 May 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0625.7; Reel 1086
Summary:

Bring Isabella Stewart to Slough on Wedesday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[24 May 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0521.5; Reel 1053
Summary:

JH's and Margaret's voyage from London with John Stewart and Mrs. Tucker. Met R. H. Inglis on ship. Plan to go to Cassell or St. Omer tomorrow. News of Stewart family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[30 May 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0521.6; Reel 1053
Summary:

Scenes in France and Flanders. Hotel is adjacent to king's palace. Made drawings of cathedral yesterday. Visited Waterloo today.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[7 June 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0521.7; Reel 1053
Summary:

Tour of Brussels. Music festival in progress. Met Belgian artists F. J. Navez and J. D. Odevaere. Dined with L. A. J. Quetelet. Met C. J. Keverberg, cofounder [with Johannes van den Bosch] of colonies at Frederiksoord and Hoogstraeten. Day in forest of Soignies. Journey from Brussels through Liege. Industrial activity at Seraing. [Letter continued 8 July:] Describes city of Aix-la-Chapelle.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 June 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0625.8; Reel 1086
Summary:

Visit to Slough by Mrs. and Miss Stewart. Mr. Secker obtained part payment of Mr. Davenport's overdue rent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0521.8; Reel 1053
Summary:

Scenery along Rhine river. Visit to Bonn, where party was received by A. W. Schlegel, translator of Shakespeare into German, and geologist J. J. Nöggerath. [Letter continued in Andernach:] John Stewart is becoming good artist. [Letter continued 17 June in Koblenz:] Received mail from Slough. Itinerary for Germany and Switzerland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 June 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0625.9; Reel 1086
Summary:

Comforted by JH's and Margaret's good health. Plans to visit Margate. [James] Grahame will visit Slough soon. Mrs. and Miss Stewart are enjoying Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[24 June 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0521.9; Reel 1053
Summary:

Journey from Koblenz to Bingen and Mannheim. Diagram of Grand Ducal Gardens at Carlsruhe. [Note by Margaret Herschel:] Enjoys travel but looks forward to seeing family again.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[2 July 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0521.10; Reel 1053
Summary:

Received mail from Slough. Margaret is superb traveler. Itinerary for Switzerland. Beauty of Baden Baden.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[6 July 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0521.11; Reel 1053
Summary:

Received Mary Baldwin's report of MPH's illness. JH and Margaret are cutting short their tour and returning home in haste.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
1829-9
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0521.13; Reel 1053
Summary:

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.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 October 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0625.10; Reel 1086
Summary:

If Margaret Brodie Herschel is too ill, do not travel to London for MPH's sake. Will send Mrs. Moorsom to Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0625.11; Reel 1086
Summary:

Concerned that JH is having trouble dealing with Mr. Davenport. [Stewart family's servant] Mrs. Tucker visited MH overnight. Mrs. Moorsom will come to Slough. Visit by [James] Grahame last evening.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[1831]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0784.2; Reel 1084
Summary:

Plans to arrive tomorrow for visit.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[18 August 1831]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0522.3; Reel 1053
Summary:

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.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project