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Herschel13322

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[8 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.9; Reel 1053
Summary:

Describes ship Earl of Aberdeen and son William's departure [for Scotland]. JH got lost returning from London Docks; describes squalid neighborhoods. Visited Elizabeth Baily, who is ill, and Mrs. Stewart, who is composed and well. J. C. Stewart and Rose Stewart are both ill. University Commission is finishing its report. Attitude toward dissenters is more liberal that JH expected. MH's concertina lessons with Mrs. Jones.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13323

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[12 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.10; Reel 1053
Summary:

Son Alexander has recovered and went with his brother John to Clapham School today. Will send J. F. L. P. Maclear's parcel to ship Meander. J. M. Cameron sent her translation of Part II of Dr. Heinemann's '[Pialiss?] van Actevelde.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13324

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[14 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.11; Reel 1053
Summary:

MH's birthday. Country needs bad harvest or expensive war to counteract 'monstrous plethora of gold' accumulated in England. Americans calling for naval war with England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13325

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[18 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.12; Reel 1053
Summary:

MH's illness. Note from son Alexander at Clapham Grammar School. Martha [?] sends purse for MH's birthday. Balloon ascended to 19,000 feet yesterday with Charles Green, landed near Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13267

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Emily Mary Herschel
Date:
[19 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0524; Reel 1053
Summary:

CH's news that Mrs. Jones is with Margaret Herschel relieves JH's anxiety. Questions treatment of Mr. Wolf's horse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13326

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[24 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.13; Reel 1053
Summary:

Send bond that secures Peter Stewart's debt to JH; insurance company needs it. Let Mr. Wolf and Mr. Parkhurst arrange transfer of horse. Richard Jones seems well but complains about his feet. Forgot to mail Parkhurst's letters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13025

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[25 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0438; Reel 1055
Summary:

Asks advice about investments. Received photographs from John [?].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13327

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[25 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.14; Reel 1053
Summary:

Difficult to accept C.'s [daughter Caroline's?] choice. JH had other hopes for her. Mr. Wolf's mare is beautiful and well trained. Instructed Mrs. Wolf to meet both trains today. Leaves rest to MH. Five major issues at Mint and University Committee take up all of JH's time. Will dine at Lady Bryant's tomorrow. Railroad investments. Send Peter Stewart's bond quickly.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13277

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Louisa Herschel
Date:
[26 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0534; Reel 1053
Summary:

Recalls ghost story told by Louisa. Answers question about primate hands. Recommends study of mathematics in order to understand art. Regards to [Mary C.] Lipscombe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13328

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[27 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.15; Reel 1053
Summary:

Sad that MH's health is poor while facing 'deplorable affair' with MH's mother. JH's strength has returned. University Commission concluded its report this week. Attended Lady Bryant's dinner, met E. M. [Eneas Mackintosh?], who considers 'it all arranged.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7014

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[28 August 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.124
Summary:

Comments on astronomical discoveries, and depressing life in London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13329

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[28 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.16; Reel 1053
Summary:

Describes [G. H.] Gordon, who visited JH at Mint yesterday. Sends copy of University Commission report. Recounts struggle between Adam Sedgwick and George Peacock over report's conclusions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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