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Herschel3330

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Whittaker
Date:
[20 February 1813]
Source of text:
St. John's College, Cambridge
Summary:

Philosophizes about society, college, time passing, and the 'fog' of present life. Wants to know all that is going on at Cambridge. Sends fond greetings to friends. [Letter completed 2-22].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3333

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Whittaker
Date:
[22 May 1813]
Source of text:
St. John's College, Cambridge
Summary:

Warmed by drink and society of 'charming' girls, JH is thinking of Whittaker, and advises him to study less. JH is enjoying reading more than did in school. Sends other news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3400

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Whittaker
Date:
[2 July 1813]
Source of text:
St. John's College, Cambridge
Summary:

Comments on decaying British domestic affairs. Deplores religion 'as established by law' in contrast with religion 'established by nature.' Has felt sombre lately. Comments on music as relief from mathematics.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3149

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Whittaker
Date:
7 July [1813?]
Source of text:
St. John's College, Cambridge
Summary:

Comments on unfortunately aristocratic world, JW's description of Hamlet, current investigations and perhaps too deep involvement in scientific pursuits. Is correcting friend's novel (The Victim of Villainy or Travelling Tetrahedrons). Asks JW to find mineralogical specimen.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3188

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Whittaker
Date:
[2 August 1813]
Source of text:
St. John's College, Cambridge
Summary:

Urges to send copies of [S. F.] Lacroix's work and École polytechnique journal. James Grahame is successfully studying law. Grahame's father is staying with JH and his presence makes JH 'better and wiser.' Has been thinking much. Hopes JW will check on printing of Memoirs of the Analytical Society. [Letter completed 1813-8-3.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3232

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Whittaker
Date:
[6 August 1813]
Source of text:
St. John's College, Cambridge
Summary:

Gives further instructions on sending books [see JH's 1813-8-2]. Comments on 'refractory' nature of religious thought. Is not in love, but teases JW about frequent visits to Thackerays. Recounts current heavy involvement in music, asking [Thomas?] Greenwood for help with harmonies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3176

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Whittaker
Date:
[16 August 1813]
Source of text:
St. John's College, Cambridge
Summary:

Asks to JW to check on books apparently sent [see JH's 1813-8-2 & 1813-8-6], which have not yet arrived.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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