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Herschel14661

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 June 1824]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0623.7; Reel 1086
Summary:

Received JH's letter from Rome. Bought [David] Cox's Pictures of Italy to see places JH has visited. Visits London doctor with Mary Baldwin. News of acquaintances. MH authorized seizure of Mr. Davenport's corn, because he refuses to pay rent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14662

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

Herschel14663

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 June 1824]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0623.9; Reel 1086
Summary:

MH suffering from gout. Heavy rains are ruining crops. Miss Deluc died yesterday. Postponing trip to seaside to await visit by Parrys. Difficulty in collecting rent from Mr. Davenport. [Letter continued 27 June:] Received today JH's letter from Naples. Pleased to hear so many in Europe honor William Herschel. [Letter continued 28 June:] Reminder to use Mr. Nelson's shipping agent for packages to England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14664

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 June 1824]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0623.10; Reel 1086
Summary:

News of family friends. Awaits JH's return. Mary Baldwin goes to London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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