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Herschel2691

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 July 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.383
Summary:

Accepts dinner invitation. Hopes no emergencies arise that would prevent their visit.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2692

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 August 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.384
Summary:

If possible, send a magnetic needle and the prescription for mixing chrome green paint for Mrs. Somerville. Enjoyed visiting JH's mother.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2695

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 February 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.387
Summary:

Thanks JH for attention to Mrs. Somerville's work [Mechanism of the Heavens]. Please send any part of the work that he has finished.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2696

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 March 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.388
Summary:

Mrs. Somerville cannot decide what to call her book [Mechanism of the Heavens]. Please advise so publishing can commence.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2697

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 July 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.389
Summary:

Sir James Mackintosh wishes to meet JH. Invites the Herschels to a dinner party for this purpose.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2698

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 July 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.390
Summary:

Fears JH did not receive dinner invitation because he has not replied. Hopes he will be able to come.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2700

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.392
Summary:

Brought a copy of Mrs. Somerville's book [Mechanism of the Heavens] to Chancellor [Henry Brougham]. Wants JH to review it for the Quarterly Review. The Chancellor wishes to know if JH would like to be knighted.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2718

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
25 September [1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.411
Summary:

Invites Herschels to dinner at Mrs. Turno's. Wishes to take a look at sky when JH gets home.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2702

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.394
Summary:

Received word from the Chancellor [Henry Brougham] that he mentioned knighting JH to King [William IV]. If JH does not want this honor, he should write the Chancellor immediately.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2703

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.395
Summary:

Says JH virtually has no choice concerning accepting knighthood, because it is the will of the Chancellor [Henry Brougham] and King [William IV]. Urges JH to acquiesce for the benefit of science.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2706

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 November 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.399
Summary:

Sir James Macken wishes the Herschels to come to dinner. Hopes they will attend.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2712

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 July 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.405
Summary:

Introduces Frederic Smith and asks the Herschels to be kind to him when he arrives at the Cape. Is anxious to see JH again.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2714

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.407
Summary:

Sending a large specimen of rock salt. Wants JH to make a lens for Mrs. Somerville, if possible. Discusses the political transitions that are occurring.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2716

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 April 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.409
Summary:

Informs JH that before JH's [Cape] expedition, WS recommended it to [H. R. V. Fox,] Lord Holland, who recommended it to James Graham, then First Lord of the Admiralty. Sends JH a letter from Lord Holland to WS praising JH's efforts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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