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Herschel14636

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.4; Reel 1086
Summary:

William Herschel is glad that JH declined offer for WH to become commissioner of longitude. Hopes JH enjoys visit with James South and family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14637

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
17 March [1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.5; Reel 1086
Summary:

Sends John Flamsteed's Atlas and Catalogue. Discusses JH's intention to review all of William Herschel's double stars. Wants details of JH's appointment to committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14638

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 March 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.6; Reel 1086
Summary:

When will JH arrive?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14633

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 April 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.1; Reel 1086
Summary:

Death of Mrs. Beckwith's baby. Warns JH against one-legged swindler 'Mr. Davis,' who may ask JH for money. Still in search of a cook.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14634

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 May 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.2; Reel 1086
Summary:

William Herschel met with Mr. Gwatkin to discuss JH's proposal of marriage to Miss Gwatkin. MPH sees no impediment. WH wants JH to return soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14635

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 July 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.3; Reel 1086
Summary:

Dr. Pope examined William Herschel and reported that WH's only complaint was old age. Finances relating to JH's marriage settlement. Must decide whether to sell JH's horse. Compliments to Miss Gwatkin.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13209

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[23 July 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0515.1; Reel 1053
Summary:

JH, Charles Babbage, Richard Jones, and George Peacock arrived in France after difficult voyage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13210

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[31 July 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0515.2; Reel 1053
Summary:

Leaving Paris tomorrow for Geneva and Milan. Describes tour through France. Names scientific men whom JH, Charles Babbage, Richard Jones, and George Peacock met. Visited French Board of Longitude. Alexander von Humboldt was of great service.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14639

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.7; Reel 1086
Summary:

Concerned about JH in his travels on Continent. Relieved to receive news from JH. William Herschel is in good health. Thomas Baldwin continues as before.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13211

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[15 August 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0515.3; Reel 1053
Summary:

Describes scenery at Mont Blanc. Trip by mules into mountains. Barometer measurements by Charles Babbage. [Letter continues 16 Aug.:] Plans today include visit to Mar de Glace glacier. [Letter continues 20 Aug.:] Found excellent guide, Coutet, with knowledge of geology. Describes expedition to Mar de Glace glacier and JH's sketches. More barometer observations. [Letter continued 22 Aug. in Geneva:] No mail arrived from Slough. Leave tomorrow for Chambéry and Turin. Planning to leave Italy by 2 Sept.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14640

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 August 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.8; Reel 1086
Summary:

Comments on JH's European adventures. Death of MH's brother Thomas Baldwin. Mr. Grover of Eaton expects death of Mr. Vince soon. Mr. Langton is stabling JH's horse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14641

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 September 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.9; Reel 1086
Summary:

Looks forward to JH's return. Visited [E. P. T.] Babbage and Mrs. Beckwith in London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13212

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[15 September 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0515.4
Summary:

Describes Como [Lombardy]. Visit with Pietro Configliachi [professor of physics at University of Pavia]. Crossing of alpine passes and Lake Maggiore. Ascent of Monte Rosa. JH was first Englishman to reach summit. [Letter continued 17 Sept. in Berne:] News from Slough of death of JH's uncle [Alexander Herschel]. Expects to return home in three weeks.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13213

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[8 October 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0515.5; Reel 1053
Summary:

Windy passage across Channel. Will arrive home in two days.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14642

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 November 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.10; Reel 1086
Summary:

Inquires after JH's health. When will JH visit Slough? Efforts to find new footman to replace Mr. Brown, who leaves Thursday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14643

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 November 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.11; Reel 1086
Summary:

Asks JH to vouch for Richard Copeland, who expects navy promotion. Directed two footmen to call on JH for interviews.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14644

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.12; Reel 1086
Summary:

Forwards ham from Susan White and letter from Richard Copeland. Tenant farmer Mr. Davenport refuses to pay rent to William Herschel. Ask Mr. Blagrave for legal advice. Hired new footman. JH is invited to Miss De Luc's party on Monday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14645

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 December 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.13; Reel 1086
Summary:

Tell Mr. Blagrave to decline Mr. Ramsbottom's offer to purchase Crown Inn at Slough from William Herschel and to proceed with repairs on house and offices. Problems finding another footman.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14646

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
20 January [1822]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0621.1; Reel 1086
Summary:

John and William Langton will handle legal matter of Mr. Davenport's overdue rent. Sends JH's stockings. Mrs. Goodall says wonderful things about JH. Mary Baldwin leaves Slough on Wednesday. MH cannot stay alone; will seek another companion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14647

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 January 1822]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0621.2; Reel 1086
Summary:

Settlement made on Mr. Davenport's back rent. Wishes JH had been there to bargain for William Herschel. Planning trip to London. JH invited to Miss De Luc's party. William Herschel is weak, unable to walk.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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