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Herschel8565

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Benjamin Carpenter]
Date:
[9 October 1854]
Source of text:
BostonPubLib Ms. Eng. 204
Summary:

Thanks for sending 4th edition of WC's Physiology [Principles of General and Comparative Physiology, 4th ed., 1854].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13474

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[14 October 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0709; Reel 1089
Summary:

As directed by Treasury commissioners, in [James] Wilson's letter of 30 Sept. 1854, JH sends draft of royal proclamation, approved by Treasury solicitor, announcing new coins for New Brunswick.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel628

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[15 October 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.20
Summary:

About JH's social activities in London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel270

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[17 October 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.74
Summary:

Finally concluding the Melbourne University business by asking for GA's expenses; the money finally came from Australia [see GA's 1854-8-18].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13270

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Isabella Herschel
Date:
[21 October 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0527; Reel 1053
Summary:

Strong desire for letters. Misses family. Emptiness of 'civilized' life. Encourages IH's expression of feminine feelings. Concern about Napoleon III, England's national debt, and America's 'vain school-boy-ism.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9189

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[28 October 1854]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20791 (C: RS:HS 23.149)
Summary:

Describes the abilities and special interests of JH's son Alexander, who, JH hopes, will enter Trinity College, Cambridge, in Oct. 1855.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13034

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[29 October 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0447; Reel 1055
Summary:

Accepts dinner invitation to meet Mr. [Haufmann?]. Problems with JH's back.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel673

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Louisa Herschel
Date:
[31 October 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.65
Summary:

A letter of sympathy for MH, as she and her brother Willy have lost a good friend in Edward Wrench [?].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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