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From:
Charles G. B. Daubeny
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.26
Summary:

Would be grateful if he would deliver the enclosed [note?] when he arrives at Florence as it concerns his baggage. Hopes he experiences no ill effects from his stay in Rome.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles G. B. Daubeny
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.27
Summary:

Many thanks for his Latin translation of the poem. H. M. Parker is publishing them and will advise him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles G. B. Daubeny
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 June 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.19
Summary:

Has received the samples of mineral waters JH sent from the Cape. His own pamphlet on this is now printed. Would be pleased if JH would obtain some bulbs of massonia lutea for him. Rev. Sandys in the area is an intelligent man.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles G. B. Daubeny
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 April 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.21
Summary:

Is sending one of his own pamphlets which may interest JH. Hopes he is enjoying better health now he has resigned from the Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles G. B. Daubeny
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 May 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.22
Summary:

Thanks for sending him a copy of his translation of the first book of the Iliad. Although his health is better he spent some time near Naples and saw the eruption of Vesuvius. Comments on volcanic activity.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles G. B. Daubeny
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
15 November [1866]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0156; Reel 1087
Summary:

[Printed letter] Collecting poems related to natural history and physical science. Lists 16, including JH's 'On the Herschelean Telescope.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles G. B. Daubeny
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 November 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.23
Summary:

If his own collection of poems is printed he hopes JH will allow him to include the one on the telescope. His own health has improved. Outlines a proposition for JH to work on if he has time.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles G. B. Daubeny
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 May 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.24
Summary:

His collection of poetry has made good progress. Outlines the proposed contents of his book. Has not thought of including Latin compositions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles G. B. Daubeny
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 October 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.25
Summary:

Editor cannot complain of JH's decision not to allow him to insert his poem on the telescope as that of Augustus De Morgan substituted is so good. Book will include poems of both dead and living men. Has unfortunately damaged the copy of De Morgan.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles G. B. Daubeny
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1868 or 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.28
Summary:

Printed prospectus for volume of poems on Natural History and Physical Science.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project