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From:
G. H. Ford
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.375
Summary:

Is grateful for the gift of Sir John's latest volume and would she express her thanks to Sir John.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.309
Summary:

Accepts her kind invitation for today with pleasure. Regarding the number of vowel sounds in the English and French languages.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.311
Summary:

Is obliged for her note. Further regarding the distribution of custom to local tradesmen.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[?]-3-27
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.108
Summary:

Uncle Duncan and his protégé were launched on their northern expedition this morning. Was unable to act on the kind suggestion owing to a visit to the dentist and the cold weather.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[?]-9-5
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.109
Summary:

Much obliged for her thoughtfulness. Called and met Mrs. Gordon [JH's daughter?], who gave a good account of all at home. Has been in severe pain from a chill.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Richard Jones
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.398
Summary:

Mrs. Jones has asked him to finish the note for her as she is going to Brighton. Hopes to hear from JH when all is settled about Hawkhurst.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.3
Summary:

Commenting on aspects of family life, obviously raised in an earlier letter by MH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.6
Summary:

Instructions about ordering wine, etc., for a [Christmas?] party.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.11
Summary:

Writes to commiserate with MH during a difficult time for her; is coming home on the weekend and bringing daughter Isabella with him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.12
Summary:

Mostly about bonnets, and letters to be directed to the family at Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.13
Summary:

Concerned about son Willy, who seems very lonely in India.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.16
Summary:

Concerned about their daughter Caroline, who is considering going to Constantinople.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.22
Summary:

Recounts rushing around the previous day to get some business done.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.23
Summary:

Comments on domestic matters, his pleasure in the accomplishment of his children, and on the death of a family friend.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[?]-6-29
Source of text:
JHS 1.25
Summary:

Mostly about family business.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.27
Summary:

About the coal tax and the building of St. Paul's, political struggles, and a visit from daughters Caroline and Margaret Louisa.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.60
Summary:

The 'boys' have arrived from school. Comments on some household matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.79
Summary:

Thanks for letters from MH and daughter Isabella; some matters of bills and wages.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.87
Summary:

About their brave daughter Isabella suffering physical hurt quietly; also about an aging family acquaintance, and about buying a horse and carriage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.88
Summary:

Praises MH for her knowledge. Discusses worsening conditions at the Mint and the effect this may have on daughter Isabella, who is staying with JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project