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Herschel624

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.16
Summary:

Concerned about their daughter Caroline, who is considering going to Constantinople.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel630

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.22
Summary:

Recounts rushing around the previous day to get some business done.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel631

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.23
Summary:

Comments on domestic matters, his pleasure in the accomplishment of his children, and on the death of a family friend.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel633

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[?]-6-29
Source of text:
JHS 1.25
Summary:

Mostly about family business.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel635

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.27
Summary:

About the coal tax and the building of St. Paul's, political struggles, and a visit from daughters Caroline and Margaret Louisa.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel668

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.60
Summary:

The 'boys' have arrived from school. Comments on some household matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel687

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.79
Summary:

Thanks for letters from MH and daughter Isabella; some matters of bills and wages.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel695

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.87
Summary:

About their brave daughter Isabella suffering physical hurt quietly; also about an aging family acquaintance, and about buying a horse and carriage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel696

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.88
Summary:

Praises MH for her knowledge. Discusses worsening conditions at the Mint and the effect this may have on daughter Isabella, who is staying with JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel861

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 4.13
Summary:

Speaks of JH's pride in son John, and about arrangements for coming out to Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel870

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 4.22
Summary:

JH is writing to Peter Stewart through MH, and is trying to offer financial assistance to MH's brother in clearing up the accounts of Smith, Elder & Company.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel874

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 4.26
Summary:

Sends news of the day, since MH left that morning.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel876

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 4.30
Summary:

Asks MH's advice about spending money to renovate and improve the house at Slough so it will be easier to get a long term tenant, or whether to sell the house.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel900

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 5.20
Summary:

Indicates intentions regarding JH's return to Collingwood, and talks about Mrs. Grundy, pianist and singer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel907

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[?]-5-19
Source of text:
JHS 5.27
Summary:

Sending mail, money, and news to MH; redecorating is going ahead at Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel976

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 6.44a
Summary:

Expresses grief over the loss of friend/companion [?] to daughter Maria.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel699

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Louisa Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.92
Summary:

About a rather disastrous dinner party JH gave, and reports on a visit to JH's sons together with some messages for MH's mother.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12637

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Baldwin
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0057; Reel 1054
Summary:

Thanks for news. Those 'assembled' speak often of MB. Love to JH's mother.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12640

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Baldwin
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0060; Reel 1054
Summary:

Questions about property lines around Baldwin family's Anstey Cottage. Mentions several family members and neighbors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1151

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.14.8
Summary:

Expresses JH's regret at not having been able to come to MF's experimental demonstration.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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