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From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
8 January [1850?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.67
Summary:

His manuscript arrived and has been dispatched to the printers with the necessary instructions. Regrets to hear that JH's labors are impeded by ill health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
17 January [1850?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.68
Summary:

Would be happy to hear of any improvement in JH's health. Encloses a letter from Francis Jeffrey (Lord Jeffrey). J. S. Mill edited Jeremy Bentham's works in two volumes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
23 January [1850?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.69
Summary:

Returns the slips received from Francis Jeffrey (Lord Jeffrey); would JH forward them to the printer with his instructions. His mathematical demonstration will be allowed enough room. Pleased to hear his deafness has been relieved.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28] January 1850
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.271
Summary:

Reports death of Francis Jeffrey. JH's letter to Jeffrey arrived too late. Mrs. Jeffrey will return to [Haileybury?] with WE.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project