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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

Herschel10524

From:
Thomas Hodgkin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 July 1824]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.401
Summary:

Morichini will be gratified to see JH when he returns through Rome. The Abate Feliciano Scarpellini is also desirous of meeting JH; he is one of the foremost makers of instruments in Italy. Weather is just becoming hot, so hopes he gets through his Sicilian tour before the heat increases.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14764

From:
Carlo Gemmellaro
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 July 1824]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0952; Reel 1083
Summary:

Encloses letter from CG's brother regarding barometer scales. Hopes JH had pleasant trip from Catania to Palermo in company of Count [Bessa?]. [Niccolò] Cacciatore will give JH six-year collection of DG's meteorological observations, soon to be published.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14665

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 July 1824]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0623.11; Reel 1086
Summary:

Worried about safety of JH's voyage to Sicily. Mr. Tasker forced Mr. Davenport finally to pay back rent. Should telescope be painted to protect it from rain? Planning trip to Margate. Asks JH to buy watch for MPH in Geneva. Declined Mr. Beckwith's request for MPH to be godmother to new daughter. [Letter continued 28 June:] James South and wife will visit MPH tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3624

From:
Feliciano Scarpellini
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 August 1824]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.169
Summary:

Praises JH, JH's father, and their telescopes highly. Asks JH not to forget commission to FS.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10919

From:
Giovanni Inghirami
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 August 1824]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.265
Summary:

Invites JH to the Observatory of the Museo di Fisica.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14666

From:
Mary Baldwin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 August 1824]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0623.12.1; Reel 1086
Summary:

Visit to Margate, including concert and dinners.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14667

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 August 1824]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0623.12.2; Reel 1086
Summary:

Overjoyed upon receiving two letters from JH. Try to visit Caroline Herschel despite time added to journey. Asks for 'repeating watch' from Geneva.

Contributor:
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Herschel3387

From:
Frederick Soret
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1824-9?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.221
Summary:

Hopes to see JH on JH's return visit to Geneva. Encloses quartz specimen, amethyst crystal. Sends regards to Charles Babbage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14668

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 September 1824]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0623.13; Reel 1086
Summary:

Returned today from Margate. Received JH's letter from Venice. Will send Mr. Ramsbottom's money to London with Mrs. Singer. New construction at Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9328

From:
Johann Franz Encke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 September 1824]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.82
Summary:

Thanks for his election to the Astronomical Society and for the award of its gold medal. Sends a proof of a new chart of the moon by W. G. Lohrmann. Sends two papers of his own. Hopes to send notice of John Pond's comet orbit in 1825.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5253

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 September 1824]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.198
Summary:

The Insurance firm for which he acted as director has been wound up. Has taken a holiday in the country.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8448

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 September 1824]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.428
Summary:

Feels he has pledged to the public to continue double star observation. Encourages JH to persevere as well. Offers JH use of his 5-foot refracting telescope. Asks about Fraunhofer telescopes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14669

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 September 1824]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0623.14; Reel 1086
Summary:

Caroline Herschel is anticipating JH's visit to Hanover. Expecting visit from Elizabeth Baily. New son born to Charles Babbage. Hopes that death of King of France will not impede JH's journey to Paris. Recent deaths at home.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4047

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 September 1824]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Hopes that JH will help her to finish a catalogue of 2500 nebulae that she and William Herschel began but never completed.

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