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Herschel12249

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
[Margaret Brodie?] Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.106
Summary:

Is grateful for the news. His own health is poor and is about to travel to Switzerland on doctor's advice.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12257

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Isabella Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.114
Summary:

Only on Friday was the paragraph concerning Alexander Herschel brought to the notice of JN. Comments on Alexander's work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12251

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[?]-3-27
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.108
Summary:

Uncle Duncan and his protégé were launched on their northern expedition this morning. Was unable to act on the kind suggestion owing to a visit to the dentist and the cold weather.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12252

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[?]-9-5
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.109
Summary:

Much obliged for her thoughtfulness. Called and met Mrs. Gordon [JH's daughter?], who gave a good account of all at home. Has been in severe pain from a chill.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12246

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.103
Summary:

A year has passed since he sent news of local events and people. Hopes JH's work is progressing well. Gives news of local happenings at Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12247

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-9-30
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.104
Summary:

The circumstance to which he alluded last week is thought to have taken place in 24 or 25 when the Slingsby family was at Farnham. Intends going to Paris for a few days at the end of this week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12248

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-2-21
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.105
Summary:

Has not answered his letter as he was called to town. Has seen the solicitor who drew up the agreements for the letting of JH's property at Slough. The tenant can now be given notice. Would JH like JN to make it known that the property is now open to offer again?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12250

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-11-19
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.107
Summary:

The works JH directed to be sent to JN from the Board of Trade had arrived before Nelson returned to town. Hopes that JH will accept the contents of the enclosed packet. Can make any alteration to the size or power as desired.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12253

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-10-10
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.110
Summary:

Probably heard that JN has been over the channel for health reasons. Encloses a seed of a chestnut from Hougoumont. Hears good reports of JH's health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12254

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-7-25
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.111
Summary:

Will be traveling abroad for health reasons, but will call at Collingwood on Wednesday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12255

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-7-30
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.112
Summary:

Gives more details of F. Charsley, the future tenant of JH's property at Slough. Hopes that Alexander Herschel will not strive to scale the skyscrapers of Switzerland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12256

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-2-12
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.113
Summary:

Regarding the late trial and the unsuitable tenant for JH's property.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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