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Herschel13253

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[14 May 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0521.3; Reel 1053
Summary:

Margaret's cold developed into serious fever, similar to those of Isabella and Mrs. Stewart. Financial transactions. Visited Duke of Wellington yesterday with Wolryche Whitmore on behalf of Charles Babbage. Fears Babbage's case will not go well. James Grahame is in London. Mrs. Stewart asks if Isabella and her maid Catherine may stay at Slough. Received visits from Somervilles, Katers, and Dunlops. Death of Thomas Young.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel3263

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Rowan Hamilton
Date:
[17 May 1829]
Source of text:
TCD 1493:51
Summary:

Thanks WH for letter on [J. T.] Graves's paper [see WH's 1829-2-25]. Admits JH could be in error concerning Graves's doctrines, but will let mathematical world form its own opinion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9073

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[17 May 1829]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20717 (C: RS:HS 21.47)
Summary:

Recommends G. B. Airy for superintendence of the Nautical Almanac. Expresses hope that Richard Jones's book will be published. Laments lack of recognition given to British scientists.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13255

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[24 May 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0521.5; Reel 1053
Summary:

JH's and Margaret's voyage from London with John Stewart and Mrs. Tucker. Met R. H. Inglis on ship. Plan to go to Cassell or St. Omer tomorrow. News of Stewart family.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel13256

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[30 May 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0521.6; Reel 1053
Summary:

Scenes in France and Flanders. Hotel is adjacent to king's palace. Made drawings of cathedral yesterday. Visited Waterloo today.

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John Herschel Project
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