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Herschel1143

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mrs. Mary Frances Kater
Date:
20?] March [1828
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.13.24
Summary:

Confusion around [James] Grahame's possible use of the verses that JH had offered to MK as suitable for the music Cherry Ripe.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel11131

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mrs. Mary Frances Kater
Date:
22] March [1828
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.20bis (C: RS:HS 21.6)
Summary:

Many thanks for the Hindoo myth. May attempt to put it in verse when he can spare the time from star gazing and computing. The South American Indians imagine their ancestors are hunting among the constellations. Is glad James Grahame called. Sorry to hear a poor account of Captain Kater's health.

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John Herschel Project
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