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From:
Hermann Kindt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 January 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.24
Summary:

Expresses thanks for the writings JH has sent him; asks for other writings by JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Hermann Kindt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 February 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.25
Summary:

Thanks for further translations from JH and could HK have an extra copy for a dear friend.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Hermann Kindt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.26
Summary:

Thoughts on translation of literature, with comments specifically on JH's Iliad translation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Hermann Kindt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.27
Summary:

HK has a number of letters from prominent Continental scientists, which he offers to JH for his perusal; adds further comments on translation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Hermann Kindt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 October 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.28
Summary:

Mrs. Polko was gratified by JH's translation of Frederick Schiller's poem. She would like a photograph and autograph of JH now, and wonders if he would like a photo of her brother Edoard Vogel? HK would like some additional copies of JH's translations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Hermann Kindt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 October 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.29
Summary:

Is grateful for the photograph (which he considers bears a resemblance to Edoard Vogel) and also the extra copies of his translation, which he will transmit to friends in Germany.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Hermann Kindt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 October 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.30
Summary:

Is grateful for his kind and flattering notice of his sonnet. Encloses Edoard Vogel's photograph.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Hermann Kindt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 May 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.31
Summary:

JH's translation of Frederick Schiller's poem has given great pleasure to many of his German friends. Quotes extract from the comments of Ferdinand Freiligrath.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Hermann Kindt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 July 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.32
Summary:

Requests that JH write a few lines to an old friend of HK's in Germany.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Hermann Kindt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 October 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.33
Summary:

Requests that JH send a few lines for a friend of HK's who is trying to develop a facsimile reproduction system.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Hermann Kindt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 September 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.34
Summary:

Asks JH to autograph a copy of Essays Q.E.R., which HK wants to send to a friend.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Hermann Kindt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.35
Summary:

Letter of general adulation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Hermann Kindt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1869-6
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.36
Summary:

Asks JH for copies of both Latin and English translations of Schiller's 'Walk'.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Hermann Kindt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 July 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.37
Summary:

Thanks JH for his letter and package of his writings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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