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From:
John F. South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 May 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.38
Summary:

Tells JH that JS's brother, James, is very ill and infirm, almost blind and with his memory failing, but wishing to be reconciled to those with whom he was in conflict in earlier times. Charles Babbage has visited. Would JH come or write?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John F. South
Date:
[31 May 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.41
Summary:

As JH rarely comes to London. and is himself in poor health, it is unlikely that JH can visit James South. JH wants, however, also to wipe bitter recollections from his mind.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John F. South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 June 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.40
Summary:

Thanks JH for his kind letter [see JH's 1866-5-31]. James South has heard that his godson, William James Herschel, has returned from India. Could JH visit? [A greeting is appended by James South.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project