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Herschel9901

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 February 1811]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.235
Summary:

News of several lady friends and JG's progress in law studies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9902

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 March 1811]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.236
Summary:

Asks about nature of Classics examination JG must take to be considered for admission to Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8154

From:
Pat Wilson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 June 1811]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.422
Summary:

Speculates that JH may one day rival Isaac Newton. Awaits JH's visit next Tuesday. JH's parents ordered chairs to be ready [Wednesday], when PW's sister will accompany JH to Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9903

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 September 1811]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.237
Summary:

Apologizes for long delay in writing; is coming to Cambridge in October.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9904

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 October 1811]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.238
Summary:

Is coming to Cambridge on 10 Oct.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2150

From:
Alexander Rogers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1811]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.395
Summary:

Discusses the comet that 'attracts the attention of all.' Speculates that the train of comets arises from the impulse of solar rays. Discusses shape and composition of comets.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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