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Herschel4597

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[2 July 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.156
Summary:

Thanks WS for 'kind expressions on my behalf.' Believes these may be the last words he may write.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10487

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 July 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.365
Summary:

Has heard from W. H. Smyth that JH is suffering from serious and protracted indisposition. Hopes he will soon be restored to health as he himself has been.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel300

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[8 July 1855]
Source of text:
RGO 6.336.52
Summary:

Has had a letter from Melbourne University, with instructions to transfer all the money to Melbourne's agent in London [see GA's 1855-5-30]; JH is slowly recovering.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4539

From:
Charles Pritchard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 July 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.78
Summary:

Visits Angelo Secchi at Rome observatory, where they are comparing information in Cape Results to their observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12174

From:
Melbourne University
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 July 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.32
Summary:

Would like an opinion on the question of attendance fees paid by students attending their lectures.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14353

From:
Robert Francis Suft
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 July 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0513; Reel 1093
Summary:

Sends Mint accounts of Apr. 1855 for JH's signature.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13541

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Sir] Edward Ryan
Date:
[29 July 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0765.5; Reel 1089
Summary:

Thanks for ER's help in obtaining appointment for Duncan Stewart. JH has been unable to stand up for five months; must write in supine position.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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