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From:
George Thomas Napier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 April 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.68
Summary:

Apologizes for his long silence. Outlines recent events at the Cape concerning Andries Stockenström, who has been replaced by J. Hare, and Major C. C. Michell, who has resigned. J. R. Innes has been all over the Colony and will shortly be coming to England. F. M. Eardley-Wilmot has dined with the Napiers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Thomas Napier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 May 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.69
Summary:

Thanks for his long letter regarding education at the Cape. The five teachers have now arrived at the Cape. Comments on education at the Cape. Further regarding the Andries Stockenström affair.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Thomas Napier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 January 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.70
Summary:

Has dispatched a military force to St. John's River. Outlines recent political events at the Cape. The educational scheme progresses well. Has had an acrimonious letter from Andries Stockenström.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Thomas Napier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.71 & 75
Summary:

One of GN's relatives, Henry Bunbury, is writing a book on the Cape and would like information on the educational system. Has advised Bunbury to write to JH. Would like a copy of the speech JH made at Cambridge in which he praised GN's government at the Cape. Comments on the present sorry state at the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Thomas Napier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
28 August [1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.74
Summary:

Has been wandering over Europe for the last two years and has only just heard of JH's gift of his Cape Results. Is grateful for the gift and the memories it invokes. Comments on the present political scene at the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project