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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[10 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.295
Summary:

Regarding communications from Paddington. Gives verses written in honor of the 40-foot telescope. Has some strange results in photographic work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[1841?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.365
Summary:

The Ryans are in London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[29 September 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.297
Summary:

Regarding a missing picture of his father.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.298
Summary:

Regarding the missing picture [RS:HS.2.297].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[20 November 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.299
Summary:

Please send on the picture. Hopes he had a good time in Italy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[1842?]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.52
Summary:

Tells CB about a visit by JH and Wolryche Whitmore to the Duke [of ?] to present the case for more government funds for Charles Babbage's calculating machine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 February 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.301
Summary:

Regarding his brother-in-law's sale of property. Sorry he was unable to meet him at Dover recently. Mother in good health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[14 February 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.302
Summary:

Regarding the deeds for CB's brother-in-law. Is sorry that CB could not see the blasting of the cliffs at Dover.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 September 1843]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0027; Reel 1062
Summary:

Sends deeds already signed by J. J. Guest. JH should sign and return them. [Annotation by unknown hand: Mrs. Hollier's marriage and settlement.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.303
Summary:

Is sending him some new additions for the memoir by L. F. Menabrea. Mother keeps well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[1 December 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.304
Summary:

Has had visitors which accounts for the delay in answering letter. Thanks for memoir additions. Is sending paper dealing with use of CB's work. Somervilles are still in Rome. Is glad to hear good news of his mother.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 December 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.305
Summary:

Sending him papers on his machine. Would like to see him when in town to discuss various matters. His youngest son has arrived in Calcutta.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[20 December 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.306
Summary:

Requests advice on the setting up of a sick benefit society. Remarks on some of CB's queries.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 December 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.307
Summary:

Referring him to someone who can advise him on the setting up of a sick benefit society. Regarding CB's automan.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1844
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.350
Summary:

She did wrong in letting him have JH's letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[14 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.309
Summary:

Regarding the health of his aunt and other family matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 April 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0028; Reel 1062
Summary:

As trustee of marriage settlement of CB's sister [Mary Anne Hollier], JH is asked to sign enclosed order. Reports distribution of money to sister and to H. J. Hollier.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[4 April 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.310
Summary:

Regarding the deed for CB's brother-in-law. Is reading G. W. Leibniz's metaphysical works.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 April 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0029; Reel 1062
Summary:

Received JH's directive to send dividend to Mary Ann Hollier. Other money is invested in property at Cardiff, owned by Mr. Hollier. CB in bad health. Questions authorship of Vestiges [of Creation].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.311
Summary:

Has just seen Lady Herschel and heard the news of his health. Urges him to come to town for treatment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project