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Charles Babbage
Mary Pitt Herschel
Copy of letter, copied as part of the correspondence project led by Colonel John Herschel FRS following the death of his father. Answer to 9 July 1821 from Lady Herschel. On the topic of Babbage being asked to become a trustee for the proposed marriage settlement of John Herschel and Harriet Gwatkin. States that he will operate to the letter of the deeds but at present is reluctant to act as trustee as John Herschel has not opened up to him about the circomstances of the marriage proposal. Hopes that will change shortly.
July 1821 Sender: Charles Babbage Reference number: HS/20/119a