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From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.224
Summary:

Would be pleased to know when the Herschels are coming to London so that Lady Inglis may call on Mrs. Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 November 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.225
Summary:

Congratulations on his knighthood. Regrets they were unable to call on the Herschels. Would JH like to become a candidate for the Literary Society?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 July 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.226
Summary:

Sends congratulations on his safe return and also on the award of his baronetcy. Would like to submit JH's name as a candidate for the Literary Society; gives names of those already members.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 October 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.227
Summary:

As JH has now returned from abroad can he submit his name as a candidate for the Literary Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 October 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.228
Summary:

Finds Francis Beaufort has forwarded his note to Slough. Reminds him that honorary members of the Literary Society are not resident in London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 September 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.229
Summary:

Will find one friend at the R.S.L. Club dinner next Thursday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 December 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.230
Summary:

May he submit JH's name as a candidate for the Honorary membership of the Literary Society; gives list of the other candidates.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 January 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.231
Summary:

Was pleased to receive his letter and the enclosure; the latter he would like to retain for a few days to show it to interested persons.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 January 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10-232
Summary:

Showed JH's marvelous production to Sir Robert Peel, who was much struck with it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 January 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10-233
Summary:

Has invited Charles Grant (Baron Glenelg) to breakfast tomorrow; will JH join them?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 February 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.234
Summary:

Is grateful for his letter regarding the Portland vase; has shown it to Peel, who has agreed to introduce a short bill to protect such properties. Will read JH's letter to the Trustees.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 March 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.235
Summary:

Solicitor General is to introduce a Bill for the better protection of 'things' in Museums. Does not include the National Gallery. The culprit in the Portland vase incident was an Irish student. Is JH dining at the R.S.L. Club on the 27th?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 July 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.236
Summary:

Will find certain friends at the R.S.L. Club on Thursday, including Edward Everett, the American Minister in England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 May 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.237
Summary:

Thanks for his kind letter. Congratulations on another addition to his family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 May 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.238
Summary:

Hopes all his family are well. If JH proposes to attend the Trustees meeting of the British Museum on Saturday, will he breakfast with RI and Dr. T. R. Robinson of Armagh?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 December 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.239
Summary:

Wishes him the compliments of the season. Can JH dine with RI and Edward Sabine next Wednesday?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.240
Summary:

JH's letter grieves him, but he will convey his decision to the Trustees. Has just heard of the death of the Archbishop [of Canterbury, William Howley].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.241
Summary:

Has written a letter to Mrs. James Maclaren and enclosed three orders of admission to the British Museum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 July 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.242
Summary:

Sending a letter on the Orthography of the African language from a friend of his, the Rev. Henry Venn. Would be grateful if JH could help him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 November 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.243
Summary:

Does JH intend visiting the R.S.L. on Thursday and probably the R.S.L. Club dinner on that day? If so, will he breakfast with him?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project