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From:
John Fairbairn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.153
Summary:

The Papers have arrived safely. The frontier is quiet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Fairbairn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 March 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.141
Summary:

Would like a copy of JH's speech he made at the Infant School Society, for his report.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Fairbairn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 February 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.142
Summary:

Would like a note of JH's speech to the Supporters of Infant Schools, last week. Comments on the educational facilities at the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Fairbairn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 August 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.143
Summary:

Would like a complete report of last evening's proceedings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Fairbairn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 July 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.144
Summary:

JH has been nominated a member of the newly formed commission to inquire into the suitability of Table Bay as a port.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Fairbairn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 October 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.146
Summary:

Comments on the wise measures introduced for the governing of the Cape Colony. Has taken over the editorship of a periodical and intends to introduce some of the best local writers. Would welcome JH's advice.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Fairbairn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 October 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.147
Summary:

Sending a few more of the 'examinations.' Also sends an extract of a letter from Mr. Philips. The English papers have got hold of Charles Grant's (Baron Glenelg) dispatches.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Fairbairn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 March 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.148
Summary:

Sending papers connected with the recent ruling in the Supreme Court, which affected JF, and may show him in an unfavorable light to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Fairbairn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 March 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.149
Summary:

Returns the Edinburgh Review with many thanks. Intends making use of the article on Advocates. Comments on articles in the United Services Journal. Regarding the situation at the Cape between the natives and the settlers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Fairbairn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
5] October [1837
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.154
Summary:

Thanks for his note about the resolution of the Kirk. Gives his own views on the subject, which agree somewhat with those of JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Fairbairn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 March 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.151
Summary:

JH is leaving the Cape at an unfortunate time as the Governor has to rely on the support of an unsympathetic party. Comments on the political situation at the Cape. The Herschels have done much good for the Cape since their residence there.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Fairbairn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 September 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.152
Summary:

Outlining the political situation at the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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