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Herschel14673

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 March 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0625.1; Reel 1086
Summary:

Poor weather. Visits from Stewart family. James South will write to JH regarding telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14674

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 March 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0625.2; Reel 1086
Summary:

Feeling poorly. Finances for employees at Crown Inn. Encloses letter from [James] Grahame.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14675

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 April 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0625.3; Reel 1086
Summary:

Plans to see JH at Slough. Visit by Mrs. Stewart and daughter. Declines money offered by JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14676

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0625.4; Reel 1086
Summary:

Visit by Patrick Stewart. Painting of 40-foot telescope completed. William Langton and two daughters are staying with MPH. Somervilles report that Charles Babbage bought R. I. Murchison's house and plans to remarry.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14677

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 April 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0625.5; Reel 1086
Summary:

Returns to Slough. Visits by Stewart family and Somervilles. Charles Babbage visited and denied rumor of his remarriage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14678

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 May 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0625.6; Reel 1086
Summary:

Concern for Margaret Brodie Herschel's illness. Income from family holdings. Regards to James Grahame and his father.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14679

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 May 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0625.7; Reel 1086
Summary:

Bring Isabella Stewart to Slough on Wedesday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14680

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 June 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0625.8; Reel 1086
Summary:

Visit to Slough by Mrs. and Miss Stewart. Mr. Secker obtained part payment of Mr. Davenport's overdue rent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14681

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 June 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0625.9; Reel 1086
Summary:

Comforted by JH's and Margaret's good health. Plans to visit Margate. [James] Grahame will visit Slough soon. Mrs. and Miss Stewart are enjoying Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14682

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 October 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0625.10; Reel 1086
Summary:

If Margaret Brodie Herschel is too ill, do not travel to London for MPH's sake. Will send Mrs. Moorsom to Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14683

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0625.11; Reel 1086
Summary:

Concerned that JH is having trouble dealing with Mr. Davenport. [Stewart family's servant] Mrs. Tucker visited MH overnight. Mrs. Moorsom will come to Slough. Visit by [James] Grahame last evening.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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