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Reference numberHS/20/121
LevelItem
TitleCopy letter, from Lady Herschel [Mary Pitt Herschel] to Charles Babbage
CreatorPitt Herschel; Mary (1750-1832); née Baldwin; wife of William Herschel; mother of John Frederick William Herschel
Date9 July 1821
DescriptionCopy of letter, copied as part of the correspondence project led by Colonel John Herschel FRS following the death of his father.
Understands that John Herschel has asked Babbage to be one of his trustees for the marriage settlements to Harriet Gwatkin. William Herschel desires that Charles Babbage to ensure that the Ladie's [Gwatkin's] fortune is placed in funds as John Herschel is perfectly unacquainted with financial business. Asks Babbage to keep this communication secret from her son. Compliments to Mrs Babbage.
LanguageEnglish
Extent1p
FormatManuscript
Place originSlough, Berkshire
Origin coordinates51.5082, -0.5954
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Access statusOpen
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CodeNameDates
NA6626Babbage; Charles (1791 - 1871); mathematician1791 - 1871
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