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The Sir John Herschel Collection
The preparation of the print Calendar of the Correspondence of Sir John Herschel (Michael J. Crowe ed., David R. Dyck and James J. Kevin assoc. eds, Cambridge, England: Cambridge Univ. Press, 1998, viii + 828 pp) which was funded by the National Science Foundation, took ten years. It was accomplished by a team of seventeen professors, visiting scholars, graduate students, advanced undergraduates, and staff working at the University of Notre Dame.
The first online version of Calendar was created in 2009 by Dr Marvin Bolt and Steven Lucy, working at the Webster Institute of the Adler Planetarium, and it is that data that has now been reformatted for incorporation into Ɛpsilon.
Further information about Herschel, his correspondence, and the editorial method is available online here: http://historydb.adlerplanetarium.org/herschel/?p=intro
No texts of Herschel’s letters are currently available through Ɛpsilon.
Is writing to ES, JH's future mother-in-law, to request an opportunity for a private conversation with ES, on a matter 'that concerns me deeply.'
Has kept her promise to JH not to speak to the subject of their conversation [see JH's 1828-11-20]; she is pleased with JH's honorable behavior.
Accepts invitation for tea at the Stewart's house; has been trying to resolve the problem [which appears to have been a social faux pas committed by someone against a lady].
A note accompanying a volume [unidentified], which ES feels JH must read.
In view of the Stewart family concerns about the illness of Isabella Stewart, JH will reduce the frequency of his visits, although he would like to come oftener. Thanks ES for the book she sent [see ES's 1828-11-24].
A note accompanying some panoramic views of the Alpine scenery in Piedmont, sent to JH by G. A. Plana. JH sends them along in the hope that they may provide some amusement for the invalid Isabella Stewart.
Writes to report continuing improvement in Isabella's health, and to thank JH for the prints and drawings [see JH's 1828-11-27].
A note to accompany some drawings and prints for the amusement of the invalid, Isabella Stewart; was happy about reports of Isabella's improvement.
Writes to offer to convey a friend of the Stewart family to their house, offers to join with Margaret Stewart to make music for Isabella, and sends some more prints and an illustrated Milton for Isabella's amusement.
Writes to initiate JH's suit for the hand of Margaret Stewart, and place his cause before ES. Enclosed is a letter to Margaret [see JH's 1828-12-4 to Margaret Stewart] and also a letter from James Grahame to ES.
Responds to JH's letters of 1828-12-4, and invites JH to visit them on 6 Dec.
A note of thanks for the ambassadorial services performed by ES. Enclosed is a letter to Margaret Stewart [see JH's 1828-12-5].
A note about ES being with JH and Margaret on the anniversary of their wedding. Enclosed is a 2pp letter from Margaret to her mother.
Writes to announce the birth of JH's and Margaret's first daughter, Caroline Emilia Mary.
Relieves ES's concern about the health of Margaret Brodie Herschel—all is well, and all around them are very helpful; wishes recovery for Margaret Herschel's sister Isabella.
About arrangements for the christening of daughter Caroline, and about the health of the family.
Announces the birth of JH's second daughter, Isabella, of whom JH draws a picture; all are well.
Margaret Herschel's health is good, and baby Isabella is blooming; JH draws another sketch of Isabella.
Last letter to come off the ship with the pilot; next communication will come after landing at the Cape; all are well and comfortable.