From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Isabella Herschel
Date:
1854
Source of text:
JHS 1.62
Summary:
Talks about crystal rocks in JH's collection, which may be used, with great care.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Talks about crystal rocks in JH's collection, which may be used, with great care.
Family news and comments.
Tells a silly story, and then complains about Charles Babbage stopping by and talking about CB's lighthouse.
Strong desire for letters. Misses family. Emptiness of 'civilized' life. Encourages IH's expression of feminine feelings. Concern about Napoleon III, England's national debt, and America's 'vain school-boy-ism.'