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From:
James William Grant
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 May 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.23
Summary:

Returned home and found JH's welcome letter awaiting him. Relates his experiences while traveling in Belgium and Holland. Gives his views on the beauties of Antwerp and Ghent. Saw a Frenchman ascend in a balloon. Starts for Scotland in two days' time for two months.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James William Grant
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 November 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.24
Summary:

Attended the General Assembly of the Church in Edinburgh in May last. Comments on its proceedings. Travelled around Scotland. Is now on his way to India. Has had good weather for the most part. Comments on Gibraltar, Malta, and North Africa.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project