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Herschel3818

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1826]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Discusses nebulae. Begs JH not to overwork himself. Hopes to live long enough to see JH marry; advises JH that if he can marry a 'good-natured, handsome, and sensible young lady, pray think of it, and do not wait till you are old and cross.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3952

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 August 1826]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Discusses her will.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3819

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 September 1826]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Pleased that JH supports CH's plans for her will. Worries about JH's safety at Puy de Dôme.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3820

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1826]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

The first volume of Johann Pfaff's German translation of William Herschel's papers has been published; asks JH to inform her whether he wants a copy. Commenting on her boredom, CH laments that her 'sole employment consists in keeping myself in good humor and not be disagreeable to others.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3821

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1826]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Describes her role in William Herschel's work as 'a mere tool which he had the trouble of sharpening and to adapt for the purpose he wanted it.' Sending to JH the first volume of Johann Pfaff's translation of William Herschel's papers in three weeks; believes that JH will be unhappy with it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4046

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 December 1826]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Sending a copy of Johann Pfaff's German translation of William Herschel's papers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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