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Herschel9828

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James A. Gordon
Date:
[12?] August 1820
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.162 & 20.100
Summary:

Intended to write earlier but has been delayed by various causes. Their old friend the Dean of Hereford has just died. Comments on political situation in Sicily. New philosophical society started in Cambridge. Plans also for an observatory there.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9829

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 August 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.163
Summary:

Has read of Mr. Annesley's death. Will be staying at Stocks until November and would welcome a visit from JH. His parents are quite well and hopes JH's are as well. Is grateful for his comments on Sicily.

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John Herschel Project
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