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Herschel4199

From:
Andries Stockenström
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[28 June 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.17
Summary:

Thanks JH and MH for their support. Admits that before leaving the Cape he told the governor that he had no intention of returning. Ascribes difficulties of his term as Lieutenant Governor to problems inherent in having a military man in office.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10314

From:
Basil Hall
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1836 early?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.196
Summary:

P.S. Has received her letter regarding travel home via Rio and will endeavor to find out the answers and send letters of recommendation later; is now in Paris. Hopes to send a copy of a small book he has written. Hoped to include something from D. F. J. Arago but it has not arrived yet. The French are unpunctual.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7309

From:
C. De La Vane
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
1833-8
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.488
Summary:

Is Miss Macqueen expected with him tomorrow and would she give the enclosed memo to JH [query as to whether the Duke of Gloucester was in Metz in 1776].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6477

From:
Francis Legatt Chantrey
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[27 August 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.245
Summary:

Has received JH's letter requesting a bust, but is unable to assist him at present. Suggests [Samuel?] Joseph may be able to help him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12431

From:
George Peacock
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[19 June 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.289
Summary:

A note accompanying a letter from Augustus Frederick (Duke of Sussex) asking JH to reconsider his refusal of the offer of a baronetcy [see JH's 1838-6 to AF].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12435

From:
George Peacock
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
1838-6-19 to 21
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.292
Summary:

A further letter saying Augustus Frederick (Duke of Sussex) can wait an extra day for a response from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10851

From:
James Holman
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[12 January 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.202
Summary:

Sending a copy of his Travels in the Cape. Niece has just married a Mr. Kirbey, who is on his way now to Madras. Hopes JH is well pleased with the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE269

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
19 Jun 183??
Source of text:
MSH 4 / 325, Dep. c. 370, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel13264

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
1831-[6-5 or later]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0522.1; Reel 1053
Summary:

Must postpone visit with MPH until tomorrow. Need to say farewell to Guthries, who leave Balstrode soon. Both babies are fine. [JH note:] Regrets postponement.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14856

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[14 February 1832]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0577.1; Reel 1058
Summary:

Lovingly describes various events regarding JH's children and relatives.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE263

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
2 Apr 1832
Source of text:
MSH 4 / 321, Dep. c. 370, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

SOMERVILLE267

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
3 Nov 1833
Source of text:
MSH 4 / 322, Dep. c. 370, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel3978

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[22 February 1835]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0580.1.b; Reel 1058
Summary:

MH discusses her determination to educate the Herschel children herself.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE272

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
26 Oct 1835
Source of text:
MSH 4 / 323, Dep. c. 370, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel14700

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[2 November 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0777.1; Reel 1084
Summary:

Urgent request for information about good hospitals in London. Neighbor with typhus fever needs immediate care.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10307

From:
Margaret Hall
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[11 December 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.190
Summary:

In a postscript, Basil Hall says that he plans to bring his camera when the Hall's come to visit so that he may photograph what remains of the great 40-foot reflector.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9271

From:
Maria Edgeworth
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[13 April 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.27
Summary:

Relating her experiences and places visited while on a recent visit to England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9412

From:
Mary Ann Fallows
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[24 April 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.165
Summary:

Has received Sir John's letter. Gives details of the necessities for a voyage to the Cape. Conditions at the Cape, housing, food, servants, etc.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2655

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
12 May] [1831
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.346
Summary:

Accepts her invitation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11017

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
4] November [1833
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.360
Summary:

Mrs. Jones is laid up with a cold, but hopes to go to Portsmouth on the 7th to arrange the lodgings. Is becoming more reconciled to the Herschels' expedition.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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