Letter from William James Herschel, 4 East Cliff, Dover, to 'Dearest Mother' [Margaret Brodie Herschel] They go back to New Lodge tomorrow, and are much improved. Selina will help to fetch Mrs Shephard and her establishment. He thinks he may stay a little to look at John's work [John Herschel]. He does not know what she wants to do on the practical question, although she is watching developments with pleasure. They must talk about Alick's letter [Alexander Stewart Herschel] as he is more acquainted with the extensive literature. He notes movements of Lady Parry and Mrs Hardcastle. 20 November 1873