From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[16 July 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0521.12; Reel 1053
Summary:
JH and Margaret arrived safely today. Will reach Slough tomorrow.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
JH and Margaret arrived safely today. Will reach Slough tomorrow.
Lists MH's property and annual rental fees that JH arranged with each tenant. Projects earnings. Contract with Mr. Nash was witnessed by Mr. Trumper. Expects trouble getting Mr. Davenport to pay back rent that was awarded to MH.
If Margaret Brodie Herschel is too ill, do not travel to London for MPH's sake. Will send Mrs. Moorsom to Slough.
Concerned that JH is having trouble dealing with Mr. Davenport. [Stewart family's servant] Mrs. Tucker visited MH overnight. Mrs. Moorsom will come to Slough. Visit by [James] Grahame last evening.