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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0397 verso; Reel 1055
Summary:

Opinions on proper representation of 'majority' in Parliament.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0399; Reel 1055
Summary:

Details for paying tuition of John Herschel (son) at Addiscombe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0400; Reel 1055
Summary:

Will arrive in Portsmouth tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0402; Reel 1055
Summary:

Please read JH's enclosed response to 'J.G.'s [James Grahame's?] unjust, harsh...letter;' then show it to Mr. Whalley, before JH sends it. JS's exposé was excellent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0403; Reel 1055
Summary:

Sends deposit to be put into JH's account at Drummonds [Bank] as executor of Thomas Baldwin's estate. Margaret will send longer letter soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[11 January 1831]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0412; Reel 1055 (ACCS: TxU:H/L-0522.2; Reel 1053)
Summary:

Sorrow of Mrs. Stewart [at death of Isabella]. JH has not seen much of Captain [John] Franklin, who arrived ill. JH's contest with Duke of Sussex for presidency of R.S.L. JS's invitation to visit India has rekindled JH's desire to study southern skies. Wanted once to move to Paramatta. Is considering Cape of Good Hope, and possibly visiting India to view Himalaya mountains. Will send copies of JH's Prelim. Discourse. Answers JS's questions about Babbage's Engine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[23 February 1833]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0413; Reel 1055
Summary:

JS is most welcome to visit Slough to see new baby [William James]. [Margaret Herschel note: Invites JS to christening.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
17 April [1833]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0414; Reel 1055
Summary:

Letters of introduction for JS and suggestions whom to visit, especially F. W. Bessel, during JS's trip to Continent and Russia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[13 April 1834]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0415; Reel 1055
Summary:

Describes Wynberg's climate, plants, scenery, and social customs. Margaret's collection of flower paintings. 20-ft. telescope became active on 26 Feb. Duncan Stewart departed today aboard Claudine. Thank Peter [Stewart] for papers sent to JH. French Academy awarded medal to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[17 July 1834]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0416; Reel 1055
Summary:

Settling in. Regrets departure of Duncan Stewart. Ignore James South's increasing attacks; they cannot harm JH. Hunted Cape 'wolf' last night. All observing instruments are up and active. Laments poor local workmanship. Praises John Fairbairn's editorials.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[6 December 1834]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0417; Reel 1055
Summary:

JS's visit with G. A. A. Plana. Ship Mercury was found safe but weather beaten. New baby [Margaret Louisa] is healthy. Stars are very clear. Commercial panic in Cape colony.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[17 May 1835]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0418; Reel 1055
Summary:

Excerpts from JH's letter [n.d.] to Peter Stewart regarding financial investments. Asks for meteorology and tide data in Canton, China.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[25 November 1835]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0419; Reel 1055
Summary:

News about Italy, Haileybury College, and JH's family. Describes colds [disease] at Cape. Enjoyed journal of JS's travels in Europe. James Grahame was author of epigrams [in JH's 1834-7-17]. Family finances. Halley's Comet and solar eclipse of 20 Nov. Asks again for meteorology and tide data in Canton, China.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[24] April 1836
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0420; Reel 1055
Summary:

Advice on how best to survive business world of Canton. [Letter continues from Hout Bay:] Family finances. [Letter continues 9 May at Feldhausen:] Asks help in developing JH's 'Phonetic Alphabet' of Chinese language. Considers writing book for Chinese. Comments on Chinese literature and culture. JH has changed shipping agents in Cape Town. Poem by JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[6 April 1837]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0421; Reel 1055
Summary:

JS's serious illness, recovery, and return to England. JH dismisses hope of devising phonetic alphabet for Chinese. Poem by Michelangelo. Notes on classic literature.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
1837-9
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0422; Reel 1055
Summary:

Concern for JS's trip to South America. Plans for JH's return to England and visit to Hanover. Asks JS to seek new residence for JH and family. [Note from Margaret Herschel on criteria for new house.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[6 March 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0423; Reel 1055
Summary:

Packing to leave Cape. Desires only furnished lodgings, not new house, for month of May in London. [Letter continues 6 May 1838 on board Windsor :] Becalmed off France. Expect to land in Portsmouth and visit Anstey on way to London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[2 November 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0777.2; Reel 1084
Summary:

Urgent request for JS to visit and help JH and Margaret during 'these desperate nights.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[11 November 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0424 & -0404; Reel 1055
Summary:

John Stewart's dilemma regarding marriage to James Grahame's daughter Matilda, and JH's letter to Grahame. Margaret Herschel is recovering from mumps.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[15 November 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0425; Reel 1055
Summary:

Encloses JH's [letter to James Grahame] for JS to edit. Use discretion as to whether John [Stewart] should see this. Margaret is continually nauseous.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project