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From:
Joseph Langton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
11] January [1830
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.458
Summary:

Would like to rent the piece of land at Upton, lately occupied by Mr. Davenport.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Joseph Langton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
6 June [1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.459
Summary:

Is in financial difficulties, about to quit the farm, and would be grateful for a loan of £300.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Joseph Langton
Date:
[6 June 1831]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0219; Reel 1054
Summary:

Sorry to hear of JL's financial misfortune. Must delay responding to JL's request until JH confers with JH's wife.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Joseph Langton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
8] June [1831
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.460
Summary:

Is grateful for his help. Encloses note.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Joseph Langton
Date:
[8 June 1831]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0220; Reel 1054
Summary:

Offers to loan JL £300 without interest or collateral to meet 'unjustificable severity' of JL's landlord. Tell JL's son to call on JH to discuss loan and unsatisfactory condition of the Merke [Herschel family's farm property].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project