About Willy being in some kind of trouble, articles by friends in the Westminster Review, the Crimean War, and the health of MH and JH.
About Willy being in some kind of trouble, articles by friends in the Westminster Review, the Crimean War, and the health of MH and JH.
Of the heavy work load dealing with Melbourne University appointments [see JH's 1854-5-[21]], and of Charles Babbage's unacceptable behavior at a meeting of the Royal Observatory's Board of Visitors.
News of some of the children with JH or near him, such as Caroline and Margaret Louisa; comments about son Willy.
Commenting on the health of some mutual acquaintances, and on son Willy's poor memory.
About Willy Herschel's health, and JH's heavy work load and his desire for a relaxing time away from work.
Family news such as the death of Mrs. Knowles [servant?], JH took Margaret Louisa dancing, the school progress of John and Alexander, and comments about the Crimean War.