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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James A. Gordon
Date:
[12?] August 1820
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.162 & 20.100
Summary:

Intended to write earlier but has been delayed by various causes. Their old friend the Dean of Hereford has just died. Comments on political situation in Sicily. New philosophical society started in Cambridge. Plans also for an observatory there.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 August 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.163
Summary:

Has read of Mr. Annesley's death. Will be staying at Stocks until November and would welcome a visit from JH. His parents are quite well and hopes JH's are as well. Is grateful for his comments on Sicily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James A. Gordon
Date:
[15 August 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.164 & 20.124
Summary:

Wet weather has given him time for letter writing. Spent a week in Paris. Passed through Dijon, and has spent some time at Geneva, where there is a flourishing Philosophical Society. Comments on the meetings. Weather has been bad. Gives a Neapolitan story.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 October 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.165
Summary:

Was pleased to receive his letter. He too has been travelling abroad. Outlines his travels. Expects JH has a good collection of sketches. Saw Louis XVIII at Paris.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 March 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.166
Summary:

Sends thanks for the wedding cake, and congratulations on JH's marriage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project