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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Grahame
Date:
[8 March 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.303 (C: RS HS 20.114)
Summary:

Responds to JG's consolations [see JG's 1820-11-6] in JH's loss [Miss Gwatkin?]; comments on his commitment to astronomy, together with family news [letter completed 1821-3-12].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Grahame
Date:
[4 September 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.29 (C: RS:HS B28.8)
Summary:

Expresses remorse for JH's inattention to William Herschel while still alive. Lady Mary Herschel's grief. Invites JG to [missing]. Hopes to visit before JG leaves England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Grahame
Date:
[4 October 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.41 (C: RS:HS B28.17)
Summary:

Despatched JG's 'goods' this week. JH vexed by tenant [Mr. Davenport], who will neither pay rent nor leave farm. Congratulates JG's sister on change in family. Sends £10 for expenses during journey [in Netherlands]. Did Richard Jones return Éphémèrides du citoyen? News of JH's traveling companion Mr. Gibson.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Grahame
Date:
[2 May 1824]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.318
Summary:

Of JH's continental travels and their dangers, and of JG's possible marriage plans.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Grahame
Date:
[18 September 1824]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.319 (C: RS:HS 20.179)
Summary:

About the termination of JG's marriage plans, and the joys of travel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Grahame
Date:
[25 October 1824]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.320 (C: RS:HS 20.187)
Summary:

About the last part of JH's continental travels, including his visit to Caroline Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Grahame
Date:
[1 July 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.329 (C: RS:HS 20.216)
Summary:

Reports to JG on the publisher's response. JH offers JG financial assistance, telling JG 'I am rich,' JH's income being significantly greater than his needs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Grahame
Date:
[11 February 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.351 (C: RS:HS 20.249)
Summary:

Comments on behavior of Charles Babbage [see JG's 1827-2-1].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Grahame
Date:
1828
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.3
Summary:

Writes to complain that JH has not seen or heard from JG for some time.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Grahame
Date:
[27 October 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.375
Summary:

Informs JG about mutual friends and JG's daughter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Grahame
Date:
[19 November 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.378
Summary:

JH describes his meeting with Margaret Stewart's mother to acquaint her with JH's intentions towards her daughter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Grahame
Date:
[27 March 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.385
Summary:

Of JH's happiness on his honeymoon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project