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Herschel4945

From:
Richarda Airy
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[11 July 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.64
Summary:

Thanks for letter. Boy born on 12 May. Intends to go to Keswick for a few weeks. [This is written as part of the letter from G. B. Airy to JH, dated 1834-6-20.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10851

From:
James Holman
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[12 January 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.202
Summary:

Sending a copy of his Travels in the Cape. Niece has just married a Mr. Kirbey, who is on his way now to Madras. Hopes JH is well pleased with the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3978

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[22 February 1835]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0580.1.b; Reel 1058
Summary:

MH discusses her determination to educate the Herschel children herself.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE272

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
26 Oct 1835
Source of text:
MSH 4 / 323, Dep. c. 370, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel10314

From:
Basil Hall
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1836 early?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.196
Summary:

P.S. Has received her letter regarding travel home via Rio and will endeavor to find out the answers and send letters of recommendation later; is now in Paris. Hopes to send a copy of a small book he has written. Hoped to include something from D. F. J. Arago but it has not arrived yet. The French are unpunctual.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

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
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