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William Blane
John Frederick William Herschel
Mary Somerville publishes Mechanism of the Heavens
1831
Sir John Herschel is created Knight of the Royal Hanoverian Guelphic Order
1831
Sir John Herschel publishes Preliminary Discourse on the Study of Natural Philosophy as part of Dionysius Lardner’s Cabinet Cyclopaedia.
1831
Birth of Isabella Herschel, daughter of John Frederick William Herschel and Margaret Brodie Stewart
5 June 1831

Autograph letter signed by sender. Has recently sent him a book and letter and wonders if he has received it. Congratulations on his recent honors. If he has the book perhaps he would look at certain passages.
15 February 1831 Sender: William Blane Reference number: HS/4/160
Autograph letter signed by sender. Is grateful for John Frederick William Herschel's approbation. Includes another of his works for his perusal.
November 1831 Sender: William Blane Reference number: HS/4/161
Autograph letter signed by sender. Has had great satisfaction in reading John Frederick William Herschel's book on Natural Philosophy, but would like to correct his statement regarding the date of the introduction of lemon juice as a treatment for scurvy.
1831 or 1832 Sender: William Blane Reference number: HS/4/162