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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
25] June [1835
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Made a 'mess' of the tidal observation and meteorological observations that he took earlier in the week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
7] January [1835
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Too ill to attend the South African Institution meeting; asks JH to turn in the packet containing TM's and JH's meteorological observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
21] November [1835
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Actinometer observations during the eclipse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[22 January 1836]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Finishing his copy of the panorama taken from the summit of Paarl rock. Needs TM's star reductions as soon as possible.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
4] March [1836
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Thanks TM for the right ascension reductions. Saw the comet [Halley's] last night, but it was dimmer than before.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[1836-10]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Asks for TM's barometer and thermometer readings for 20-28 September.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
18] June [1837
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Feeling very ill. Discusses adjustments to TM's transit instrument.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
7?] July [1837
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Measurement of h Centauri.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
20] July [1837
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Found the 'real' h Centauri; unsure what star is the 'false' h Centauri. Saw the largest sunspot that JH has ever seen. Saddened to learn that TM's son [George] is seriously ill.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[24 September 1837]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Wants to invite members of the Beagle to dinner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[14 October 1837]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Sending the chronometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
18] November [1837
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Polishing telescope mirrors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
30 November [1837]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Asks TM to attend a meeting of the Cape of Good Hope Association for Exploring Central Africa.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
1] March [1838
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Asks TM to set JH's chronometer and barometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
4] February [1834
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Oppressive heat prevents JH from visiting. Sending a list of furniture from Major John Ross's house, which JH definitely will purchase.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[2 April 1834]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Saw a 'small round perfectly defined body' last night that looks like a planet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[4 April 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.159
Summary:

Found a 'very fine' planetary nebula. Unable to learn anything conclusive from TM's microscope readings. JH's observation tower is erected and is currently being plastered.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[15 April 1834]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Happy that TM is handling his facial paralysis so well; JH believes that it is due primarily to anxiety and overwork.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
3] July [1834
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Gives location of a planetary nebula.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
25] August [1834
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Predicting poor weather, JH advises TM not to go to the Grove tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project