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From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.103
Summary:

A year has passed since he sent news of local events and people. Hopes JH's work is progressing well. Gives news of local happenings at Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-9-30
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.104
Summary:

The circumstance to which he alluded last week is thought to have taken place in 24 or 25 when the Slingsby family was at Farnham. Intends going to Paris for a few days at the end of this week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-2-21
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.105
Summary:

Has not answered his letter as he was called to town. Has seen the solicitor who drew up the agreements for the letting of JH's property at Slough. The tenant can now be given notice. Would JH like JN to make it known that the property is now open to offer again?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-11-19
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.107
Summary:

The works JH directed to be sent to JN from the Board of Trade had arrived before Nelson returned to town. Hopes that JH will accept the contents of the enclosed packet. Can make any alteration to the size or power as desired.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-10-10
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.110
Summary:

Probably heard that JN has been over the channel for health reasons. Encloses a seed of a chestnut from Hougoumont. Hears good reports of JH's health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-7-25
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.111
Summary:

Will be traveling abroad for health reasons, but will call at Collingwood on Wednesday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-7-30
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.112
Summary:

Gives more details of F. Charsley, the future tenant of JH's property at Slough. Hopes that Alexander Herschel will not strive to scale the skyscrapers of Switzerland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-2-12
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.113
Summary:

Regarding the late trial and the unsuitable tenant for JH's property.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 September 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.92
Summary:

Received the print of JH with great pleasure. The picture by H. W. Pickersgill seems a truthful likeness. The bulbs have been planted and are thriving. Has just returned from the continent, where he visited Caroline Herschel, who is still well in mind, but weak in body. Church building progresses at Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.93
Summary:

Gives news of the death of JN's father.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.94
Summary:

Best wishes for JH's health and convalescence.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 March 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.96
Summary:

Thanks for the case of wine. Saw Alexander Herschel this morning and is getting some information from him. Has been on board the Warrior.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 April 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.97
Summary:

Thanks for JH's kindness and the good things sent. Now sends a specimen of what photography can achieve on a large scale.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 April 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.98
Summary:

Grateful for letters and enclosures. Has been ill himself, but is pleased to hear those at Collingwood are well. Hopes the prospect of Alexander [Herschel]'s appointment will be realized.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 November 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.99
Summary:

Will call on W. Bonsey on his way to Devon and may be able to give a valuation of the house and grounds at Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.100
Summary:

Regrets that the weather has delayed his reply. Has now been able to get W. Bonsey's opinion on the valuation of JH's property at Slough; comments on this. Building land not much in demand at present.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 February 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.101
Summary:

The contents of JH's note has not surprised him. Encloses report of the trial for the better understanding of JH. Will be at Upton in a day or so.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.102
Summary:

Many thanks for his comprehensive explanations for the use of that word. Regrets JH's tenant at Slough is so unpunctual. Has JH any plan or map of his property at Slough and Upton?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project