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Herschel14661

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 June 1824]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0623.7; Reel 1086
Summary:

Received JH's letter from Rome. Bought [David] Cox's Pictures of Italy to see places JH has visited. Visits London doctor with Mary Baldwin. News of acquaintances. MH authorized seizure of Mr. Davenport's corn, because he refuses to pay rent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10333

From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 June 1824]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.216
Summary:

The mistake was mutual; hopes to see him Friday for dinner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8447

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 June 1824]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.427
Summary:

Writing to JH [then travelling in Europe], JS informs him that JS is moving to Paris. Comments on his plans for his observatory in Paris and on recent events in England regarding astronomers and instruments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14662

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 June 1824]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0623.8; Reel 1086
Summary:

Concerned about JH in Rome. Expecting visit from Mrs. [James] South and Charles Babbage, who has rented house in Passy, France. Many visitors to Slough for Ascot races next week. J. H. Nelson reminds JH to use special shipping agent in Florence to send items to England. [Letter continued 13 June:] Celebrating MH's 74th birthday. [Letter continued 14 June:] Asks for JH's itinerary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11497

From:
Francis Lunn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
14 June [1824]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.410
Summary:

Met Mr. Smedley a few days ago and the latter has the impression that JH is to write the article on Heat for the Encyclopaedia Metropolitana. Comments on this and wonders if he can request the articles from JH. Sends letter via Charles Babbage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4448

From:
[William Richard] Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1824]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (51)
Summary:

Invites JH to dinner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12541

From:
Giovanni Antonio Plana
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 June 1824]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.411
Summary:

Is working on printing GP's theory of the moon. Has received packages containing the works of a number of English scientists, and wants to know cost so as to be able to reimburse JH. Wants to be remembered to Charles Babbage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14663

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 June 1824]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0623.9; Reel 1086
Summary:

MH suffering from gout. Heavy rains are ruining crops. Miss Deluc died yesterday. Postponing trip to seaside to await visit by Parrys. Difficulty in collecting rent from Mr. Davenport. [Letter continued 27 June:] Received today JH's letter from Naples. Pleased to hear so many in Europe honor William Herschel. [Letter continued 28 June:] Reminder to use Mr. Nelson's shipping agent for packages to England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14664

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 June 1824]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0623.10; Reel 1086
Summary:

News of family friends. Awaits JH's return. Mary Baldwin goes to London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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