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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[28 August 1826]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0518.1; Reel 1053
Summary:

Returns house keys. Smooth passage across Channel. Met James Grahame's brother-in-law, Mr. Robison, who is going to Paris to be married. James South arranged carriage for JH's travels in France. Servant James Child is well and observed four criminals executed in London before departing. News of Beckwiths.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[28 August 1826]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20713 (C: RS:HS 20.237)
Summary:

Asks WW to watch over the printing of JH's 'Light' for the Encyclopaedia Metropolitana. Describes that work as not especially original and as free of historical information. Discusses JH's trip to Calais.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project