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Herschel9983

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Grahame
Date:
[2 May 1824]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.318
Summary:

Of JH's continental travels and their dangers, and of JG's possible marriage plans.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5249

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[5 May 1824]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.194a
Summary:

Recent experiences in crossing the Alps. Overturning of the coach and his narrow escape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5250

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[9 May 1824]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.195 & 20.180
Summary:

Recent meeting and astronomical observations with G. B. Amici. [Repeat of his narrow escape in the Alps, related in JH's 1824-5-5]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13221

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[11 May 1824]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0517.8; Reel 1053
Summary:

Describes monastery. [Letter continued 12 May in Arezzo, Tuscany:] Journey from Bologna. Describes Florence and Florentine art. [Letter continued 16 May at Città di Londra Hotel in Rome] Received mail from home. Death of [JH's godmother] Susan White. Describes Rome. Will search for Mr. Kestner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13222

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[20 May 1824]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0517.9; Reel 1053
Summary:

Disappointed with Roman ruins and art. [Letter continued 24 May:] Hopes to receive mail from Slough in Naples. [Letter continued 27 May:] Viewed pope's benediction in St. Peter's Square. Roman weather. JH's itinerary for June and July.

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John Herschel Project
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