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DCP-LETT-219

From:
Susan Elizabeth Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
15 Oct 1833
Source of text:
DAR 204: 101
Summary:

Mainly news of the family and friends. Their joy at the abolition of slavery.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel11651

From:
Sir James McGrigor
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 October 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.16
Summary:

Hears that JH wishes to be known to Dr. John Murray, so encloses a letter of introduction. Will find him a pleasant and amiable man.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5990

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[15 October 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.116 (C: RS:HS 21.150)
Summary:

Thanks for the gift of pheasants. Would he receive JH's medal from the R.S.L. for him and keep it until he can collect it. Will call on him next week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11675

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 October 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.40
Summary:

Have embarked on the Tam O'Shanter but had to put back because of the violent gales. All have been seasick except TM. Outlines domestic necessities for a long voyage. Will JH bring a collimator from [Thomas] Jones of Charing Cross. Hopes JH will interest D'Urban in celestial matters. Many cockroaches on board.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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