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Herschel2519

From:
Adam Sedgwick
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[8 January 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.429
Summary:

Thanks her for her hospitality. Discusses letter read at Geological Society the previous night. Asks that Mrs. [G. B.] Airy's picture be returned.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4590

From:
Andries Stockenström
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[17 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.21
Summary:

Apologizes for not visiting Slough. Tells of difficulties of attempting to move his family to London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7267

From:
Elizabeth Drummond [Sr.]
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[11 July 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.448
Summary:

Now a long time since she has written but she has happy memories of their last meeting. Is anxious about the posthumous fame of her son. Would be pleased to hear news of the family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7527

From:
John Bullar
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[2 September 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.44; Reel 9
Summary:

Thanks MH for fulfilling promise. Hails JH's [Cape Results] as grand testimony to God's infinite power.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2082

From:
John Richard
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[7 January 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.331
Summary:

Everyone loves JH's translation of [F. Schiller's] 'The Walk.' Discusses Shakespeare, literature, JH's literary endeavors, and translations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel946

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1845]
Source of text:
JHS 6.26
Summary:

Describes activities of MH and daughters at St. Leonards.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11887

From:
Mary Maclear
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[29 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.246
Summary:

Nearly a year has passed since they received letters from the Herschels. Hopes JH's health is improving. Gives news of her own children, and the work of her husband at Orange River. The Equatorial has arrived safely.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE298

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
25 Apr 1848
Source of text:
HS 16.355, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel2664

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.355
Summary:

Sends Lady Herschel her book [Physical Geography] as a token of friendship. Discusses the current political turmoil. Regards to family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7428

From:
Peter Stewart
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
8 February [1844]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/1.11; Reel 9
Summary:

Sends sample of paper to show JH. Postpones visit [to Collingwood] until PS has more information. Anxious that PS's last letter [see PS's 1844-1-29] did not clarify how government grants were applied to publications of [Andrew] Smith and Charles Darwin. News of Stewart family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11023

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[17 October 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.365
Summary:

Has been troubled with his face again. Regarding the Scotch ale, which can be obtained to order in London. Saw J. F. Encke in town and he has now sailed. Francis Jeff[re]y (Lord Jeffrey) has been staying at Haileybury and speaks much of JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11037

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[14 November 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.378
Summary:

Is not certain whether Mrs. Jones has written, but wishes to let her know his health is much better. Has heard good reports of JH's memoir of Francis Baily. Frightful tragedy for the Youngs. Is James well again? Hopes JH's family members are well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11108

From:
S. Jey
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[18 March 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.445
Summary:

Has been confined to the house and only goes out in a wheelchair. Would JH like the bust of Sir Joseph Banks?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel867

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1840]
Source of text:
JHS 4.19
Summary:

JH is concerned about MH's health, especially her sore teeth; JH sends along some letters, and reports that all are well at Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel842

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1840]
Source of text:
JHS 3.18
Summary:

About buying horses, and closing the deal to buy Collingwood. JH refers to an enclosure about anti-slavery.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel841

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[7 April 1840]
Source of text:
JHS 3.19a
Summary:

About the choices to be made in moving furniture from Slough to Collingwood; problems about the election of a minister at Eton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel840

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[10 April 1840]
Source of text:
JHS 3.19b
Summary:

Mostly about boxes packed and shipped to Collingwood, along with questions about items of equipment there.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel844

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[10 April 1840]
Source of text:
JHS 3.19e
Summary:

About a tragic fire nearby, and more about moving goods to Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel839

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[13 April 1840]
Source of text:
JHS 3.19c
Summary:

Complains about the loneliness now that the family is gone from Slough, as are most of their goods.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel838

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[17 April 1840]
Source of text:
JHS 3.19g
Summary:

Trying to establish which of the boxes of household effects that have been shipped from Slough have arrived at Collingwood; comments on the weather.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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