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Herschel9500

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[29 June 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.245
Summary:

Making such slow progress that he fears the paper may not reach her in time, so will send a duplicate. The paper is longer than intended but it may be altered as desired. Remembers his days at the Cape with pleasure.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11876

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
25] July [1836
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.235
Summary:

Mrs. Maclear is much better and has given birth to a son, their first.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12431

From:
George Peacock
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[19 June 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.289
Summary:

A note accompanying a letter from Augustus Frederick (Duke of Sussex) asking JH to reconsider his refusal of the offer of a baronetcy [see JH's 1838-6 to AF].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12435

From:
George Peacock
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
1838-6-19 to 21
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.292
Summary:

A further letter saying Augustus Frederick (Duke of Sussex) can wait an extra day for a response from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13298

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[9] July 1838
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0538.1; Reel 1053
Summary:

JH and son William arrived safely. H. C. Schumacher is out of town but JH will visit Altona anyway. Son William's reactions to travel. JH tried unsuccessfully to understand Immanuel Kant and J. G. Fichte during voyage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13299

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[11 July 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0538.2; Reel 1053
Summary:

Fatiguing trip from Hamburg. Mr. Groskopff is 'preparing' aunt Caroline for arrival of JH and son William. Comments on German philosophers whom JH is reading on trip. Visit with Caroline Herschel. Miss Beckedorff is out of town. Architecture and language of Hanover. Groskopffs named their country home 'Slough' near Hameln.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13300

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[12 July 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0538.3; Reel 1053
Summary:

JH and son William made surprise visit to aunt Caroline Herschel. Mrs. Beckedorff is recovering from long illness. All Detmering family, who resided at Cumberland Lodge, are dead except Mrs. Detmering. Dr. Groskopff reports that Caroline, age 89, can still 'put her foot behind her back and scratch her ear in imitation of a dog.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13301

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[16 July 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0538.4; Reel 1053
Summary:

Hot temperatures killed all fish in rivers and moats of Hanover. JH's and son William's journey from Hanover through Ammensen to Göttingen. Describes outdated architecture, poor agricultural practices, and sad plight of peasant women. Attended church in Göttingen then visited C. F. Gauss at observatory. J. F. Blumenbach was too ill to receive JH and Gauss.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13302

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[22 July 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0538.5; Reel 1053
Summary:

Received three letters from MH. Hopes 'awful visitation' left no permanent effect on MH. JH is not impressed by German philosophers. Journey to Hameln to meet JH's cousins Mrs. Groskopff and Mrs. Knipping. Describes country. Visit to Pyrmont and Lackern. Visited aunt Caroline Herschel and Mrs. and Miss Beckedorff in Hanover. Convinced Madame Witte to build third moon model that JH will give to F. L. Chantrey. News of son William Herschel. Composes two hymns. Departure from Hamburg delayed; may miss H. W. M. Olbers in Bremen.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10381

From:
Thomas Emerson Headlam
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[2 August 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.261
Summary:

Will reserve a room for JH at the time of the B.A.A.S. meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13303

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[10] August 1838
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0538.6; Reel 1053
Summary:

Reports on persons and meetings at B.A.A.S. Elected officers for 1839 today. Charles Babbage gave up his office of trustee in disgust. JH dislikes speaking in public.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel796

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[16 August 1838]
Source of text:
JHS.HCEJ.531a
Summary:

Arrived at Liverpool on the way to Newcastle; some details about the journey.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel797

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[18 August 1838]
Source of text:
JHS.HCEJ.531b
Summary:

Informs MH that JH arrived safely at Newcastle for the B.A.A.S. meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel798

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[23 August 1838]
Source of text:
JHS.HCEJ.531c
Summary:

Details about the B.A.A.S. meetings, as well as comments about JH's hosts, and comments about the evening meetings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel799

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[27 August 1838]
Source of text:
JHS.HCEJ.531d
Summary:

A paean of praise about the B.A.A.S. meetings, especially some of the unscheduled activity, such as Adam Sedgwick giving a lecture on the seashore to 3000 or more 'colliers and rabble'; reproduces a lengthy poem given by W. R. Hamilton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel800

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[30 September 1838]
Source of text:
JHS.HCEJ.532
Summary:

On the state of decorating at the house, the flowers blooming in the garden, and domestic financial arrangements.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5511

From:
Sophie Beckedorff
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.1
Summary:

Regarding a governess for the Herschels' children. News of the family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14700

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[2 November 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0777.1; Reel 1084
Summary:

Urgent request for information about good hospitals in London. Neighbor with typhus fever needs immediate care.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel795

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[10 December 1838]
Source of text:
JHS.HCEJ.533
Summary:

Has bought some horses, and needs the coachman to come to bring them home.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11757

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[14 March 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.116
Summary:

Will send observations to JH. Granite column will be constructed at Feldhausen as a memorial [to JH]; will forward plans.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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