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Stewart, Emilia in addressee 
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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Emilia Stewart
Date:
[20 November 1828]
Source of text:
JHS 2.15
Summary:

Is writing to ES, JH's future mother-in-law, to request an opportunity for a private conversation with ES, on a matter 'that concerns me deeply.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Emilia Stewart
Date:
[21 November 1828]
Source of text:
JHS 2.16
Summary:

Accepts invitation for tea at the Stewart's house; has been trying to resolve the problem [which appears to have been a social faux pas committed by someone against a lady].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Emilia Stewart
Date:
[24 November 1828]
Source of text:
JHS 2.19
Summary:

In view of the Stewart family concerns about the illness of Isabella Stewart, JH will reduce the frequency of his visits, although he would like to come oftener. Thanks ES for the book she sent [see ES's 1828-11-24].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Emilia Stewart
Date:
[25 November 1828]
Source of text:
JHS 2.20
Summary:

A note accompanying some panoramic views of the Alpine scenery in Piedmont, sent to JH by G. A. Plana. JH sends them along in the hope that they may provide some amusement for the invalid Isabella Stewart.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Emilia Stewart
Date:
[27 November 1828]
Source of text:
JHS 2.21
Summary:

A note to accompany some drawings and prints for the amusement of the invalid, Isabella Stewart; was happy about reports of Isabella's improvement.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Emilia Stewart
Date:
[28 November 1828]
Source of text:
JHS 2.23
Summary:

Writes to offer to convey a friend of the Stewart family to their house, offers to join with Margaret Stewart to make music for Isabella, and sends some more prints and an illustrated Milton for Isabella's amusement.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Emilia Stewart
Date:
[4 December 1828]
Source of text:
JHS 2.24
Summary:

Writes to initiate JH's suit for the hand of Margaret Stewart, and place his cause before ES. Enclosed is a letter to Margaret [see JH's 1828-12-4 to Margaret Stewart] and also a letter from James Grahame to ES.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Emilia Stewart
Date:
[5 December 1828]
Source of text:
JHS 2.28
Summary:

A note of thanks for the ambassadorial services performed by ES. Enclosed is a letter to Margaret Stewart [see JH's 1828-12-5].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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