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Herschel14640

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 August 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.8; Reel 1086
Summary:

Comments on JH's European adventures. Death of MH's brother Thomas Baldwin. Mr. Grover of Eaton expects death of Mr. Vince soon. Mr. Langton is stabling JH's horse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14641

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 September 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.9; Reel 1086
Summary:

Looks forward to JH's return. Visited [E. P. T.] Babbage and Mrs. Beckwith in London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13212

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[15 September 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0515.4
Summary:

Describes Como [Lombardy]. Visit with Pietro Configliachi [professor of physics at University of Pavia]. Crossing of alpine passes and Lake Maggiore. Ascent of Monte Rosa. JH was first Englishman to reach summit. [Letter continued 17 Sept. in Berne:] News from Slough of death of JH's uncle [Alexander Herschel]. Expects to return home in three weeks.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13213

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[8 October 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0515.5; Reel 1053
Summary:

Windy passage across Channel. Will arrive home in two days.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14642

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 November 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.10; Reel 1086
Summary:

Inquires after JH's health. When will JH visit Slough? Efforts to find new footman to replace Mr. Brown, who leaves Thursday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14643

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 November 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.11; Reel 1086
Summary:

Asks JH to vouch for Richard Copeland, who expects navy promotion. Directed two footmen to call on JH for interviews.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14644

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.12; Reel 1086
Summary:

Forwards ham from Susan White and letter from Richard Copeland. Tenant farmer Mr. Davenport refuses to pay rent to William Herschel. Ask Mr. Blagrave for legal advice. Hired new footman. JH is invited to Miss De Luc's party on Monday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14645

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 December 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.13; Reel 1086
Summary:

Tell Mr. Blagrave to decline Mr. Ramsbottom's offer to purchase Crown Inn at Slough from William Herschel and to proceed with repairs on house and offices. Problems finding another footman.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14646

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
20 January [1822]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0621.1; Reel 1086
Summary:

John and William Langton will handle legal matter of Mr. Davenport's overdue rent. Sends JH's stockings. Mrs. Goodall says wonderful things about JH. Mary Baldwin leaves Slough on Wednesday. MH cannot stay alone; will seek another companion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14647

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 January 1822]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0621.2; Reel 1086
Summary:

Settlement made on Mr. Davenport's back rent. Wishes JH had been there to bargain for William Herschel. Planning trip to London. JH invited to Miss De Luc's party. William Herschel is weak, unable to walk.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14648

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 February 1822]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0621.3; Reel 1086
Summary:

Visit from Sir David Smith and wife. Family health. Mr. Davenport is ignoring all letters. Extend invitation to Slough to Mrs. Wrangham and Mrs. Beckwith.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14649

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 August 1822]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0621.4; Reel 1086
Summary:

Received JH's letter from Calais. Visitors to Slough. Marquess of Londonderry committed suicide.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13214

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[14 August 1822]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0516; Reel 1053 (C: RS:HS B28.6.b)
Summary:

Travels with James Grahame from Calais to Brussels. Visit with General Pierre Cambronne and tour of Waterloo. Leaving tomorrow for Antwerp. Mr. Gibson is useless as traveling companion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14650

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 August 1822]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0621.5; Reel 1086
Summary:

William Herschel is dangerously ill. Hurry home.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14651

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1822]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0621.6; Reel 1086
Summary:

Visited Langton family. Visitors at Slough. Elizabeth Langton is staying with MH. Hopes to make peace between Elizabeth and her cousins. JH's rooms 'over the way' are almost finished. Still grieving for William Herschel. Concerned at not hearing from JH's aunt.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14652

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 February 1823]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0622.1; Reel 1086
Summary:

Hopes that letter from Mr. Langton does not mean more trouble. Flood has made 'Complete Prisoners' of residents at Slough. Glad that JH bought good horse. Advice on JH's laundry. Caroline Herschel's finances. Concern for Georg Griesbach's health. Regards from Susan White.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14653

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 March 1823]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0622.2; Reel 1086
Summary:

Birthday greetings to JH. Severe wind damage at Slough, but telescopes are safe. News of acquaintances. Condition of JH's horse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14654

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
6 October [1823]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0622.3; Reel 1086
Summary:

Wants news of visitors to Slough. Encloses papers from Thomas Young. Will send Young's plates later with Miss Delevaux.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13215

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[4 February 1824]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0517.1; Reel 1053
Summary:

Mrs. Babbage, still recuperating, wishes to visit Slough. Recent publication of Charles Babbage's book should excite insurance directors. Paper by Mary Somerville was read at R.S.L. last week. Invitation for MH to visit Somervilles at Chelsea. JH admitted to Geological Society yesterday, presided over by William Buckland. Encloses JH's diploma from Royal Academy of Copenhagen. News of MH's London acquaintances.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13216

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[2 April 1824]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0517.2 & -0517.3; Reel 1053
Summary:

Foul weather in Dover delays departure of JH and servant James Child for Calais. Geological formations along road to Dover. Instructions on numbering and preserving personal letters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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