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Herschel12871

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Thomas Napier
Date:
[11 February 1840]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0281; Reel 1054
Summary:

[Letter begins 11 Dec. 1839] Wrote to John Russell and Charles Grant in support of school system [at Cape of Good Hope]. [Letter continues 6 Jan. 1840:] JH sent to Colonial office testimonials for four applicants [for schoolmaster] approved by Russell. Notes devastating effect of dismissal on Andries Stockenström. Took liberty to inform Russell of JH's and GN's views on harshness of this dismissal. [Letter continues 12 Jan.:] Russell will appoint four schoolmasters picked by JH. [P.S. 11 Feb.:] JH is moving to Collingwood. Russell indicates sympathy for Stockenström. JH hopes this means new assignment for Stockenström.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12212

From:
George Thomas Napier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 April 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.68
Summary:

Apologizes for his long silence. Outlines recent events at the Cape concerning Andries Stockenström, who has been replaced by J. Hare, and Major C. C. Michell, who has resigned. J. R. Innes has been all over the Colony and will shortly be coming to England. F. M. Eardley-Wilmot has dined with the Napiers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12213

From:
George Thomas Napier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 May 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.69
Summary:

Thanks for his long letter regarding education at the Cape. The five teachers have now arrived at the Cape. Comments on education at the Cape. Further regarding the Andries Stockenström affair.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12572

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Thomas Napier
Date:
1840-[8-14 or earlie
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.75
Summary:

Is trying to reduce the ill feeling between GN and Andries Stockenström relating to the governing of the Cape colony; JH feels hampered by limited information.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8276

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Thomas Napier
Date:
[15 August 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.83 (C: RS:HS 22.75)
Summary:

Conduct of GN [governor at Cape of Good Hope, 1837-43] toward Andries Stockenström was unimpeachable. Stockenström's letters to JH show favorable view of GN. GN was not responsible for Stockenström's removal.

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John Herschel Project
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