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From:
E. Willes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 January 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.259
Summary:

EW and wife plan trip to Eton soon to see sons. Hope to visit Herschels in Slough then. Despairs of Africa venture. Received details from JH's agent at the Cape of Good Hope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
E. Willes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 January 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.258
Summary:

Recalls hospitality at Slough during EW's Eton days. Sets date to visit JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
E. Willes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 December 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.260
Summary:

Still invalid. Offers to be godfather for JH's new child [Maria]. When does JH plan to move from Slough?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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