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80 It was at this time, 1783, May 8, that married. His wife was the daughter of Mr., a merchant of the city of London, and the widow of , Esq. She is described as a lady of singular amiability and gentleness of character. She was entirely interested in his scientific pursuits, and the jointure which she brought removed all further anxiety about money affairs. They had but one child, Author:John Frederick William Herschel, born March 7, 1792.

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