Sending three old letters from William Herschel. Still unpacking and organizing her books and papers.
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Sending three old letters from William Herschel. Still unpacking and organizing her books and papers.
Asks JH to pay CH's debt to his mother and deduct that amount from next annuity payment to CH.
Gratified that JH appreciates the astronomical legacy that she left at Slough. Explains that she returned to Hanover because she felt that 'it would be in vain to struggle any longer against age and infirmity.'
The Germans are printing many of William Herschel's papers; comments that 'there does not pass a month but something appears in print.'
Worries that Johann Pfaff is unqualified to translate William Herschel's papers into German; hopes that JH will be the primary authority for commenting on WH's work.
Hopes to receive more correspondence from JH. Often wishes that she could be with JH in order to ensure that he will not overwork himself like William Herschel did.
Assures JH that she will send Johann Pfaff's German translation of William Herschel's papers as soon as they are published.
Hopes that JH will help her to finish a catalogue of 2500 nebulae that she and William Herschel began but never completed.
Forwards recently received item to JH in Göttingen. [Mary] Baldwin in Slough reports good health of JH's mother. CLH will see JH soon.
Relieved that JH has returned safely from his European tour.
Completing the catalogue of 2500 nebulae. Impressed with a French biography of William Herschel, although CH notes a few occasions where 'too great a stress is laid on the assistance of others.'
Wishes JH a happy birthday. Finished the catalogue of 2500 nebulae.
Explains the layout of her recently completed catalogue of 2500 nebulae.
The Duke of Cambridge inquired about JH's research interests.
Her social life is rather boring at the moment because CH is busy caring for her sick brother Dietrich.
Discusses nebulae. Begs JH not to overwork himself. Hopes to live long enough to see JH marry; advises JH that if he can marry a 'good-natured, handsome, and sensible young lady, pray think of it, and do not wait till you are old and cross.'
Discusses her will.
Pleased that JH supports CH's plans for her will. Worries about JH's safety at Puy de Dôme.
The first volume of Johann Pfaff's German translation of William Herschel's papers has been published; asks JH to inform her whether he wants a copy. Commenting on her boredom, CH laments that her 'sole employment consists in keeping myself in good humor and not be disagreeable to others.'
Describes her role in William Herschel's work as 'a mere tool which he had the trouble of sharpening and to adapt for the purpose he wanted it.' Sending to JH the first volume of Johann Pfaff's translation of William Herschel's papers in three weeks; believes that JH will be unhappy with it.