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Herschel770

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
1830-7-22 or earlier
Source of text:
JHS.HCEJ.512
Summary:

Is hesitating about a decision to come in to London, because his mother seems very ill.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel771

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[23 July 1830]
Source of text:
JHS.HCEJ.513 (C: TxU:H/L-0537.1; Reel 1053)
Summary:

About JH's mother's health, his coming to London, and daughter Caroline's vaccination. Is thinking about writing a 'discourse on science,' and complains about sitting up several nights, waiting for two stars to appear and now means 'to break the telescopes & melt the mirrors.' Found passage in Cicero to serve as motto for JH's Prelim. Discourse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel772

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[28 July 1830]
Source of text:
JHS.HCEJ.514 (C: TxU:H/L-0537.2; Reel 1053)
Summary:

Expressing his grief over Isabella Stewart's approaching death. JH's mother is bearing the heat quite well. JH is busy observing again and his new mirror is excellent. Declines to sign [F. W.] Hope's certificate for R.S.L. because JH objects to council's current policies. Tell Peter Stewart that JH insists on paying for chinaware.

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John Herschel Project
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