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Herschel11659

From:
E[neas] MacKintosh
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
2 July [1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.24
Summary:

Has judged wisely for Willie [JH's son] in the present uncertain state of his health. Theodore Hope has just returned from Madeira to take his place at College. Will visit the Herschels before they set out for the Pyrenees.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11657

From:
E[neas] MacKintosh
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 July 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.22
Summary:

Was not at home when JH's letter arrived. Appointment of John [JH's son] is to all intents JH's own, and Leslie Melville will sanction any appropriation JH may desire. Thinks that JH and his wife should consider the situation before embarking further.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11784

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 July 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.144
Summary:

Has had four men working on the Dome to complete it before the bad weather. Has not heard who has been appointed to Madras. The candidate from the Cape is in financial difficulties. Tide reductions are progressing. Outlines the disturbances caused by the expected arrival of the convicts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7955

From:
Charles Wheatstone
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 July 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.156
Summary:

Lists seven French and German works [1837-1847] on optical science. Comments on one. Quotes copyright law on reproducing passages from these.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9847

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 July 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.181
Summary:

Favorable comment from all quarters on JH's latest book of poems. Draws attention to an article on Scottish abbeys and cathedrals. Has just paid his respects to the King [of France], who remembers JH warmly.

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John Herschel Project
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