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Herschel14632

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1813]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0619; Reel 1086
Summary:

Please consider William Herschel's opinions on JH's career decision. MPH favors church, but will accept whatever makes JH happy. Will send money soon for [JH's tutor] T. W. Hornbuckle.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7772

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 November 1813]
Source of text:
RAS:WH Archive 1/11.2 verso; Reel 12
Summary:

Assures JH that exchange of letters with William Herschel did not produce alienation. Encourages both to meet for discussion. JH's cousin [Mary Baldwin] anxiously awaits reply from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14684

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[11 January] 1819
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0626.1; Reel 1086 (ALS? & C: TxU:H/L-0514.1; Reel 1053)
Summary:

JH arrived safely yesterday and attended event at home of Sir Joseph Banks. Dr. [Matthew] Baillie asked about Lady Mary Herschel. JH and Charles Babbage, preparing to tour France, leave tomorrow for Dover. Wishes better health for MH and William Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13207

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[12 January 1819]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0514.2; Reel 1053
Summary:

Will sail tomorrow for Calais. Could not find Mr. Armstrong in Dover.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13208

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[17 January 1819]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0514.3; Reel 1053
Summary:

Arrival in France. Travel companions. JH and Charles Babbage will go to Institute tomorrow to visit J. B. Biot, S. D. Poisson, and other mathematicians.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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