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Herschel13351

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Herschel
Date:
[12 August 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0552; Reel 1053
Summary:

No letters from Slough. Terrible weather. Unable to explore Alps. Purchased carriage for remainder of tour. Describes journey from Paris through Jura Mountains to Geneva. Met J. A. Deleu family, M. A. Pictet, Alexandre Marcet, [Gilbert Elliot] Lord Minto, and Italian expatriates from Neapolitan revolution. Proposes itinerary through Alps, weather permitting.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel13352

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Herschel
Date:
[30 August 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0553; Reel 1053
Summary:

Journey of JH and Charles Babbage from Geneva via Mont Cenis to Turin, where effects of revolution are still evident. Describes Milan. Oppressive heat and torrential rain. Plan to return via Monte Rosa or 'Mont' St. Gotthard. Language problems.

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