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Herschel13276

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Louisa Herschel
Date:
[2?] March 1852
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0533; Reel 1053
Summary:

Louisa's studies and her tutors. Wedding in which Louisa will take part. Activities and studies of daughters Caroline and Isabella in London. Lists book and papers to be sent to JH and MBH in London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13277

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Louisa Herschel
Date:
[26 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0534; Reel 1053
Summary:

Recalls ghost story told by Louisa. Answers question about primate hands. Recommends study of mathematics in order to understand art. Regards to [Mary C.] Lipscombe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13278

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Louisa Herschel
Date:
[3 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0535; Reel 1053
Summary:

Thanks for portrait of Louisa. Plans series of pictures of all JH's children. Margaret Brodie Herschel moved her mother [Mrs. Stewart] into new lodgings, but is now ill again. JH and London household are quarantined. No one may enter or leave. John Herschel [son of JH] is also ill, but under Mrs. Pritchard's care [at Clapham Grammar School]. Lists books and papers to be sent to JH.

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John Herschel Project
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