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Herschel670

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Isabella Herschel
Date:
1854
Source of text:
JHS 1.62
Summary:

Talks about crystal rocks in JH's collection, which may be used, with great care.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel678

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Isabella Herschel
Date:
[30 January 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.70
Summary:

Family news and comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel648

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Isabella Herschel
Date:
[6 May 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.40
Summary:

Tells a silly story, and then complains about Charles Babbage stopping by and talking about CB's lighthouse.

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
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