From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 4.13
Summary:
Speaks of JH's pride in son John, and about arrangements for coming out to Collingwood.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Speaks of JH's pride in son John, and about arrangements for coming out to Collingwood.
JH is writing to Peter Stewart through MH, and is trying to offer financial assistance to MH's brother in clearing up the accounts of Smith, Elder & Company.
Sends news of the day, since MH left that morning.
Asks MH's advice about spending money to renovate and improve the house at Slough so it will be easier to get a long term tenant, or whether to sell the house.
Indicates intentions regarding JH's return to Collingwood, and talks about Mrs. Grundy, pianist and singer.
Sending mail, money, and news to MH; redecorating is going ahead at Collingwood.
Expresses grief over the loss of friend/companion [?] to daughter Maria.