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Herschel13037

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
1855-11
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0450; Reel 1055
Summary:

Reports death of [Richard Jones]. John Herschel (son) returned from Scotland and goes to Addiscombe Thursday. 'Our governors' have a mess to deal with. Margaret is still weak. What is usual fee for London surgeon?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7035

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[6 November 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.160
Summary:

Comments on Francis Baily's travel writings and on Richard Sheepshanks's epitaph.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5721

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Achille Brachet
Date:
[15 November 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.212 & 23.161
Summary:

Answer to his queries on telescopes and rays of light. Is sorry he rejects Joseph Fraunhofer's fixed lenses.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13038

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[17 November 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0451; Reel 1055
Summary:

Many cases of disease in Hawkhurst parish. JH's children are scattered. JH and Margaret Herschel are regaining strength. James [?] is ill with fatal stomach disorder.

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John Herschel Project
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