From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 September 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.9; Reel 1086
Summary:
Looks forward to JH's return. Visited [E. P. T.] Babbage and Mrs. Beckwith in London.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Looks forward to JH's return. Visited [E. P. T.] Babbage and Mrs. Beckwith in London.
Describes Como [Lombardy]. Visit with Pietro Configliachi [professor of physics at University of Pavia]. Crossing of alpine passes and Lake Maggiore. Ascent of Monte Rosa. JH was first Englishman to reach summit. [Letter continued 17 Sept. in Berne:] News from Slough of death of JH's uncle [Alexander Herschel]. Expects to return home in three weeks.