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Herschel8235

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Grahame
Date:
[4 October 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.41 (C: RS:HS B28.17)
Summary:

Despatched JG's 'goods' this week. JH vexed by tenant [Mr. Davenport], who will neither pay rent nor leave farm. Congratulates JG's sister on change in family. Sends £10 for expenses during journey [in Netherlands]. Did Richard Jones return Éphémèrides du citoyen? News of JH's traveling companion Mr. Gibson.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8236

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mr. Davenport
Date:
[4 October 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.42
Summary:

Mary Herschel will not reduce rent. Pay up or leave. Referee shall decide whether D deserves compensation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8238

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Editor of Morning Post
Date:
[11 October 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.44 (C: RS:HS B28.24)
Summary:

Upset that editor printed William Herschel's will. Falsehood of accompanying editorial. Cancel JH's subscription.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8239

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[11 October 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.45
Summary:

Instructions for sale and transfer of stocks according to William Herschel's will, and for payment of legacy to Johann Dietrich Herschel. Meet in broker's office at noon tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5233

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[16 October 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.179 (C: RS:HS 19.46 & 20.152)
Summary:

Caroline and Dietrich Herschel leave for Rotterdam in two days. CB's 'offer of the heretifical Robes' and 'sacrilegious stain.' Thank [Woolrych Whitmore] for agricultural pamphlet sent to JH and [Richard] Jones. Sent CB's letter to Humphry Davy and others.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8240

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Herapath
Date:
[17 October 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.47
Summary:

Heard of Herapath's new powerful geometry methods. No new views of differential calculus on Continent. Refers to those of William Spence annexed to JH's Mathematical Essays...(1819). Explains object of combinatory analysis, popular among Germans. Has not seen M. C. T. de Damoiseau's paper on lunar theory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5234

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[19 October 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.180 & 20.153
Summary:

Destroy or return the article given him on Thursday. Has found something better.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8241

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mr. Davenport
Date:
[20 October 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.48
Summary:

Will deduct money owed for meat from D's rent, up to William Herschel's death. Rent after 24 Aug. 1822 must be paid in cash to Lady Mary Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8242

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mr. Styles
Date:
[21 October 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.49
Summary:

Lady Mary Herschel asks that S referee dispute with tenant farmer Mr. Davenport, if latter should leave before lease expires.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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