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Herschel12632

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[10 May 1820]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0052; Reel 1054 (C: RS:HS 20.96)
Summary:

CB is 'incurable castle-builder.' Denies that JH falls easily into love. Eradicating 'one hastily conceived & silly passion' has deadened JH's heart. Any future love must follow a long acquaintance and friendship.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5189

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[23 May 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.137 (C: RS:HS 20.97)
Summary:

Hopes to take up abode in his former lodgings. To what star does CB refer to in his last letter [see CB's 1820-5-22]?

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John Herschel Project
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