From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 June 1824]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0623.8; Reel 1086
Summary:
Concerned about JH in Rome. Expecting visit from Mrs. [James] South and Charles Babbage, who has rented house in Passy, France. Many visitors to Slough for Ascot races next week. J. H. Nelson reminds JH to use special shipping agent in Florence to send items to England. [Letter continued 13 June:] Celebrating MH's 74th birthday. [Letter continued 14 June:] Asks for JH's itinerary.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project