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Herschel5402

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1858
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.349
Summary:

Wishes to introduce an American friend, Professor Stephen Alexander, to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13649

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0032; Reel 1062
Summary:

Sorry that CB's nephew bothered JH with request for money from fund for CB's sister. Nephew must deal directly with Reversionary Interest Society. Recalls mutual vow of JH and CB forty years ago to pursue many intellectual endeavors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12634

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[6 September 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0054; Reel 1054
Summary:

Received another notice from General Reversionary & Trust Society regarding H. J. Hollier. JH asks again to be replaced as trustee for Mary Anne Hollier trust.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13650

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 September 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0033; Reel 1062
Summary:

Complications with JH's trusteeship for CB's sister [Mary Anne Hollier]. Details of how other trusts are managed. Will consult Edward Ryan about JH's desire to resign from trust. CB's brother-in-law Wolryche Whitmore died.

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John Herschel Project
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