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From:
[Duncan Stewart]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1834].
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.46
Summary:

Recognizing the limitations of DS's medical education and DS's location in India as well as JH's superior learning, DS requests that his brother-in-law (JH) recommend to him a 'course of study' suitable to DS's situation and needs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Catherine Bell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1834 or later]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.39
Summary:

Is sorry they were unable to see the Herschels but would be happy to dine at Feldhausen.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 January 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.423
Summary:

Of family news, health, and an eclipse of the moon [letter completed 1834-1-8].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 January 1834]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0213; Reel 1087
Summary:

Poem in honor of JH's arrival at Cape of Good Hope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Best Jervis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.316
Summary:

Hopes he received his Essay on the Primitive Standard. Arrived at Simon's Town on Tuesday and hopes to call on JH before he departs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 January 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.424
Summary:

Of dreams and illness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Christian C. J. Bunsen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 January 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.124
Summary:

Leaving part of his manuscript on alphabets. Will be a meeting at his house and would be pleased if JH would come and give his views.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 January 1834]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0940 & Maclear; Reel 1083
Summary:

Feels uneasy giving response to members of expedition into interior, who requested government instruments, until TM hears from Admiral [Frederick] Warren and judges expedition's chances for success. Asks JH's opinion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Christian C. J. Bunsen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 January 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.123
Summary:

Would like him to attend a small dinner party on Monday next.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project