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From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 July 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.185
Summary:

Sending details of a case of mesmerism known to him. Met one of his sons the other day. Pleased to hear JH is to become a Crown Commissioner. Wishes Mr. Naish was accessible to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 July 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.186
Summary:

Sends a copy of the Globe newspaper with the critique on Karl Reichenbach. Sorry to hear JH will be travelling southwards. The West country is very attractive. Is pleased to hear JH is a Commissioner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 August 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.187
Summary:

Congratulations on his success. Outlines persons to call on when in France. Met H. S. Fox-Strangways (3rd Earl of Ilchester) at Exeter. Has met a friend who has read Karl Reichenbach's book and believed it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 August 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.188
Summary:

Thinks JH is the man for Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James A. Gordon
Date:
[5 September 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.189 & 23.91
Summary:

Has no intention of standing as MP for Cambridge. Thanks him for his generous offer. Would be pleased to pass on £200 to his cousin Thomas Baldwin.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 September 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.190
Summary:

Was pleased with JH's reply to his offer. Has just returned from Poole. Remembers Mary Baldwin. Long discussion on politics.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 October 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.191
Summary:

Hopes he is on the way back from his travels. Has been corresponding about the Black Prince. Nothing to add about mesmerism, but biology is strong at Glasgow. Agricultural matters seem to be improving. Has left Scotland and is travelling around.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.192
Summary:

Hopes he will do what is best with the sum of money. Is most anxious he should have the letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James A. Gordon
Date:
[22 November 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.193
Summary:

Has accepted the offer of the Mastership of the Mint and has to find security for £20,000; can JG assist him in finding this sum as his own resources are not enough?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.194
Summary:

Is pleased he asked his help in obtaining security, but could not offer more than £3,000 as his lands are heavily mortgaged.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
25 November [1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.210
Summary:

Was pleased to receive JH's reply concerning the surety. His trip to London did him good. Curious JH should come under Sir George Grey. He has a mortgage on his property of £20,000. There is a society that will insure any sum of money.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James A. Gordon
Date:
[25 November 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.195
Summary:

Is grateful for JG's offer. Did not realize what he was asking. In a state of chaos at the moment due to their impending removal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1851 to 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.208
Summary:

First time he has used a pen since his illness. Approves of leaving the Education question in abeyance. Thanks for the Mint return.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0931; Reel 1083
Summary:

JG's health. Rejoices that JH and family are residing at Harley Street. Doubts that Alfred Smee's 'reasoning machine' is any more attractive than was Smee's electro-biology. Results of recent tests for magnetic power in human body. Insufficient data to answer question of gold standard. JG's groom was injured in accident.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James A. Gordon
Date:
[7 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0168; Reel 1054
Summary:

Expresses deep appreciation for JG's loan of £500 to JH in difficult period. Sorry to hear of JG's suffering.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 February 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.196
Summary:

Obedience is better than sacrifice. Is progressing slowly. Hopes to visit JH at Harley St. soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 April 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.202
Summary:

Regrets he was unable to dine at Harley St. Regarding the stars and the earth. Is grateful for the poetry JH sent. Hopes he will visit them this Spring.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 October 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.197
Summary:

His own health does not improve very rapidly. Has he heard how Owen Jones is progressing? Has heard good reports of Dr. J. A. Symonds of Bristol.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 March 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.198
Summary:

Many thanks for the correction to his book. Pleased to find that the Russians had not escaped him. Suggests subjects for drawings for the Herschels.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 August 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.199
Summary:

Encloses the last gazette of the Princess. Seem to be prospering. Brother-in-law is off to Australia in the Great Britain.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project