| RefNo | HSF/2/3/1 |
| Previous numbers | 600/31/78 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from John Herschel, to [Mary Cornwallis Herschel] |
| Creator | Herschel; John (1837-1921); British army officer and astronomer |
| Date | 2 January 1872 |
| Description | He has her letters of the 28th and 29th. There is little to be said about her money matters and 'ERP' should be put into a book - his last communication was pitiable and Herschel thinks they should not depend upon him for longer than necessary. The property should be transferred into her name, or his if legally necessary, and they will burn the settlement and keep the deeds. He cannot explain Mr Cocker's action in keeping her former name, but he thinks it unimportant. Alick's letter [Alexander Stewart Herschel] shows vivacity of mind and carelessness of grammar and John intends to send it home. He discusses the tone of his mother's letter, which has changed of late, 'a kind of unveiling of herself'. He thinks he understands the meaning of [Thomas Henry] Huxley and does not dissent, but he did not appreciate the true meaning of his words. He considers this and may return to it in future letters. |
| Extent | 4p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7955 | Herschel; John (1837 - 1921); Colonel; military engineer, surveyor and astronomer | 1837 - 1921 |