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From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.206
Summary:

Many thanks for the 'light reading,' which he returns together with the paragraph from the Observer. Won't be able to return to the country yet as he is not fit enough. Knew the family of Reginald Poole at Bridgewater.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.207
Summary:

Still in a recumbent position and finds writing awkward. Sympathizes with JH's position in the col d'aspin, as he is afraid of precipices himself. Has had a letter from Captain Stevenson. Last quarterly was interesting on Louis Philippe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.209
Summary:

Believes the enclosed will give him satisfaction. Four of the Horaces are now provided for. Strange way the English have of going against people's express wishes. Regarding Russia's effrontery.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.211
Summary:

An optician named Davis would like JH's opinion on an instrument he has designed for observing the sun's atmosphere. Would he look in on his way to the City? What a glorious day the 1st of May was.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.212
Summary:

Sending this message by JH's two daughters, who he hopes have enjoyed their stay.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.213
Summary:

His own health does not seem to improve. Would like to visit the German Spas he mentions but could not undertake the journey involved.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-12-15
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.214
Summary:

Feeling worn out with his illness. Hopes JH will be able to go to Collingwood for Christmas. Thanks for all the trouble he took over the Mint-Clark affair.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.216
Summary:

Will have great pleasure in escorting Margaret Brodie Herschel. His address will be the University Club, Suffolk St. Will make the Parliamentary experiment if JH comes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.217
Summary:

Effect of crystals on mesmerized persons. Brompton Square was blocked by people waiting to see Marguerite Gardiner (Countess of Blessington). Gas lighting by electricity.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.218
Summary:

Regrets he could not help JH. Thought Mr. Townley had spoken to JH. His brother-in-law has seen Robert Houdini in Paris.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 June 1810]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.158
Summary:

Informing him of his position in the examinations, and offering congratulations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 May 1818]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.159
Summary:

Has been visiting Gibraltar, Malta, and the Vatican City. Comments on the sights.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1819]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.160
Summary:

Has not heard from him lately, though he wrote last year from Rome and gave him a resume of his travels. William Crackanthorpe is a good companion. The pavilion is being rapidly built. Would like JH to accept hospitality at his house. Gives news of friends.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1819]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.161
Summary:

Was pleased to receive JH's farewell letter. Would be glad when JH was in town if he would call on Gordon's father and mother. Has left copies of the translation of the Memoir of Mr. De La Harpe. Gives an extract of a letter from Naples.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James A. Gordon
Date:
[12?] August 1820
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.162 & 20.100
Summary:

Intended to write earlier but has been delayed by various causes. Their old friend the Dean of Hereford has just died. Comments on political situation in Sicily. New philosophical society started in Cambridge. Plans also for an observatory there.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 August 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.163
Summary:

Has read of Mr. Annesley's death. Will be staying at Stocks until November and would welcome a visit from JH. His parents are quite well and hopes JH's are as well. Is grateful for his comments on Sicily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James A. Gordon
Date:
[15 August 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.164 & 20.124
Summary:

Wet weather has given him time for letter writing. Spent a week in Paris. Passed through Dijon, and has spent some time at Geneva, where there is a flourishing Philosophical Society. Comments on the meetings. Weather has been bad. Gives a Neapolitan story.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 October 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.165
Summary:

Was pleased to receive his letter. He too has been travelling abroad. Outlines his travels. Expects JH has a good collection of sketches. Saw Louis XVIII at Paris.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 March 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.166
Summary:

Sends thanks for the wedding cake, and congratulations on JH's marriage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.203
Summary:

Was grateful for JH's hospitality. Mrs. Gordon is on the way to Stocks. Would like to pair off with someone in order to save the journey to Cambridge for J. W. Lubbock's election. Encloses a letter he has had printed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project