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Herschel5385

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[8 November 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.332
Summary:

Regarding financial affairs. Is having trouble with his eyes. Has done little of late.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5387

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[5 June 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.334
Summary:

Thanking him for his book [probably Passages in the Life of a Philosopher].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1554

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[20 December 1864]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 32309.184 (ACCS: RS:HS B27.26)
Summary:

Gives CB permission to publish the portions of letters requested by him. JH tells CB that he has responded to John Davy's letter in the PM.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5389

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[1866-10]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.336
Summary:

Is returning the trust deed duly signed. A list of his papers was printed in an American periodical. Hopes his yachting improved his health. He is suffering from bronchitis. Trouble with the Irish.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5442

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
22] November [1867
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.389
Summary:

News of the forthcoming marriage of his daughter. Everyone seems to be mad on making ice.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5390

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[15 July 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.337
Summary:

Invitation to attend the wedding of JH's daughter Amelia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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