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Herschel9231

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[1865-11]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.207122 (C: RS:HS 24.130)
Summary:

Thanks WW for and comments on his suggestions on JH's translation of Book XXIV of Homer's Iliad.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9229

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[3 November 1865]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.207119 (C: RS:HS 24.127)
Summary:

Sends Book XXIV of JH's Iliad translation. Pleased with his translation, but worries whether a publisher will take it. JH's daughter Maria enjoyed visiting WW; daughter Amelia arriving soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9228

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.219
Summary:

Delighted by visit from JH's daughter Maria and her new husband. Looks forward to meeting Mr. Prescott [see JH's 1865-10-22].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9230

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 November 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.220
Summary:

Is returning Book XXIV of JH's Iliad translation. Asks him about his plans for publication. Has written letter of introduction for JH's daughter Maria.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9232

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[7 December 1865]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.207120 (C: RS:HS 24.133)
Summary:

Describes JH's search for a publisher of JH's Iliad translation. Sending a sample to [Matthew] Arnold. Hopes WW is better; feels very old.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9233

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[11 December 1865]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.207121 (C: RS:HS 24.134 & draft: RS:HS 18.221)
Summary:

Asks WW to recommend JH's Iliad translation to Macmillan. Discusses possibility of publication of selections.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9234

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[14 January 1866]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.207123 (C: RS:HS 24.138)
Summary:

Macmillan is publishing JH's Iliad translation. Wishes to dedicate it to WW. [Matthew] Arnold wrote an encouraging letter on the sample translation sent him. Daughter Isabella appreciates your hospitality.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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