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Herschel2035

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Eliza Susan Quincy
Date:
[17 September 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.278 (C: RS:HS 23.34)
Summary:

Discusses state of affairs in France. Hopes celestial objects in Southern Hemisphere will continue to be studied. Praises astronomical work done in U.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2037

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Eliza Susan Quincy
Date:
[31 March 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.280 (C: RS:HS 24.102)
Summary:

Thanks her for photograph of EQ's late father [Josiah Quincy]. Glad [George] Bond knew he was awarded R.A.S. Medal before his death. Notes the generations of mankind are 'unequal.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2039

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Eliza Susan Quincy
Date:
[30 September 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.282 (C: RS:HS 24.206)
Summary:

EQ may forward packages for JH to [John] Stewart in London. Discusses [James] Grahame. Pleased EQ liked his translation of the Iliad.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2042

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Eliza Susan Quincy
Date:
[13 January 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.285 (C: RS:HS 24.5)
Summary:

Received memoirs of [Josiah] Quincy. Has not had time to peruse the work in its entirety. Thanks EQ for the book.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2046

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Eliza Susan Quincy
Date:
[18 October 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.289 (C: RS:HS 24.286)
Summary:

Thanks EQ for report of [Alexander von] Humboldt's centenary and the photographs from Henry Morton [see EQ's 1869-9-26]. Discusses neglect of James Grahame's work in England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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