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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

Herschel677

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Emily Mary Herschel
Date:
[1854 or later]
Source of text:
JHS 1.69
Summary:

Tells CH about a Crimean War medal being ordered, the Mint not being allowed to design it, but is expected to produce it. JH feels placed in a very difficult position.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13268

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Emily Mary Herschel
Date:
[24 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0525; Reel 1053
Summary:

Sent JH's resignation proposal to both Lord Aberdeen [G. Hamilton-Gordon] and W. E. Gladstone yesterday. JH would have welcomed presidency of Board of Examiners one year earlier, but now desires only rest and recovery. Feels 'broken down.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13269

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Emily Mary Herschel
Date:
[31 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0526; Reel 1053
Summary:

Recalls asking [Richard] Jones years ago if JH should seek public office. Jones was horrified, but suggested mastership of Mint as only suitable position. After four years in office, JH longs to escape it and return to family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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