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From:
William Ivory
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 May 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.260
Summary:

Is grateful for the interest JH takes in their late friend's orphan daughter. Gives summary of her financial position. A pension would be welcome. Outlines the arrangements for the sale of Thomas Henderson's books. Would JH mark the ones he thinks should be purchased for the Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Ivory
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 December 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.261
Summary:

Has forwarded some of the late Professor Thomas Henderson's manuscripts to JH. An application may be made to the Government for a pension for the daughter. The books are to be sold and he will send a catalogue.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Ivory
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 January 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.262
Summary:

Thanks for returning the catalogue marked for the books suitable for the Observatory. J. D. Forbes has purchased some to the value of £127. Intends to apply for a pension for the orphan.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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