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long for this world. I only sa}' this by way of putting yoir 

 in mind that I received my annuity at the beginning of the 

 first half-year, and therefore when you hear of my death all 

 your care on rny account must be at an end, for I leave a 

 sufficient sum to defray all possible expenses attending a 

 funeral, &c. 



But there is nothing grieves me more than that, at my 

 leaving England, I gave myself, with all I was worth, to 

 this branch of my family, believing them (from what my 

 brother D. and their letters told me) as many noble -hearted 

 and perfect beings as there were individuals. But though 

 I am disappointed, I should not like to take back my 

 promise, which could not be done without creating ill-will, 

 and I am too feeble to bear up against any altercation. 



I see I have not left room for all the loves and compli- 

 ments, but I beg you will give them to whoever is kind 

 enough to remember, 



My dear Lady Herschel, 



Your most affectionate Sister, 



C. HERSCHEL. 



In February, 1828, Miss Herschel's services to the 

 Science of Astronomy were recognized by the presen- 

 tation to her of the Gold Medal of the Royal Astrono- 

 mical Society. 



FROM J. F. W. HERSCHEL TO MISS HERSCHEL. 



May 5, 1828. 



DEAR AUNT, 



Herewith you will receive the medal, of whose award 

 you will have read in the printed notice I enclosed you 

 some ten days ago. My mother also begs your acceptance 

 of a pair of bracelets, and begs me to thank you for your 

 kind and beautiful present of needlework (which even I 



