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Herschel11717

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
26] October [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.79
Summary:

Mr. Stone has informed about the discovery of the comet. This may cause complications. Sends the ledger of Fearon Fallows, where JH will find other comparisons.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11718

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1835-12
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.80
Summary:

JH cannot lay on too much of this kind of work, the closer in AR [Right Ascension] the better. Comments on the list of stars. The comet should be preceded by certain stars, some of which he cannot identify. If JH cannot see the comet for the trees come to the Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11737

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
25] October [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.99
Summary:

JH's letter is curious regarding the planetary nebulae. Intended to ride over this morning but the heat was too great. Encloses estimate for printing the observations; comments on this. Would like to send it to Francis Beaufort on Tuesday. Returns some papers and journals. C. P. Smyth will call today.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11827

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
10] May [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.186
Summary:

Acknowledges Lady Herschel's two notes and will communicate with her in the morning. Encloses the note of Mrs. Smyth [wife of W. H. Smyth?]. Hears that Dr. [John] Lee has been contesting Aylesbury, without success. Estimates for stable have been cut out.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11845

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
15] December [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.204
Summary:

Captain [F. W.?] Grey has just been to the Observatory as he wished to ascertain the error of his chronometers. Outlines the signalling devices adopted. Fine definition last evening. Will call on Saturday if convenient.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11846

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
17?] March [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.205
Summary:

Much obliged for JH looking over the observations. Comments on these and the accuracy of the Cape circle and mural circle. Will send his observations on Crucis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11847

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
29 May [1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.206
Summary:

Last night was a splendid night for observing. Will be pleased to place the barometer at Captain Richard Wolfe's disposal. Eclipse was interesting. Will call if he goes to Simon's Bay.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11848

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
30 March [1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.207
Summary:

Encloses the Brisbane observations. Appears to be a discrepancy in some of the stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11851

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
19] August [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.210
Summary:

Will long remember the triumphant meeting last night. Has heard nothing from England. Hopes C. P. Smyth may have come in the Romney, which arrived in Simon's Bay last evening. The traversing floor for the reflector will be finished tomorrow. Has been told that JH foretells that Halley's Comet will not be visible.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11852

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
26] October [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.211
Summary:

The figure is 7. Will see [F. W.?] Grey again. Hears from Miss Geard that a Mr. Beck has seen the comet with a long tail. Prepared the 14-feet reflector on Saturday but the evening was unfavorable.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11855

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
31 December [1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.214
Summary:

Will retain JH's observations for a day to make a copy. Only knew of the arrival of the Governor [?] yesterday by the sound of the artillery. Intends to visit Cape Town, leave his card, and call back on JH. Expects new outburst of party spirit.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11856

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1835 or later]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.215
Summary:

Urging JH to recommend the services of Lieut. James Bance to Gilbert Elliot (2nd Earl of Minto).

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11857

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
13?] September [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.216
Summary:

Is grateful for J. F. Encke's letter. JH's suggestion of the 14-ft. reflector was anticipated for Halley's Comet. Wishes that JH's aunt could visit the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11858

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
13?] September [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.217
Summary:

Sending a copy of the memorandum he made of the first mirage he has ever seen. Describes various points. Much obliged for J. F. Encke's Ephemeris; his writing reminds TM of Isaac Newton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11859

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
12] September [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.218
Summary:

Received a newspaper from England, which gave news of a comet. A ship entered Table Bay in the night; she may be from England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11861

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
29] October [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.220
Summary:

Can JH spare a few minutes on Friday to be present when the errors of the transit instrument are being determined. Outlines the investigations necessary. The comet is a splendid fellow. Is busy measuring the diameter of the ring micrometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11862

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
25] June [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.221
Summary:

Sent the barometric readings with Mr. Curnan's paper. Comments on the tidal observations. Send the tide book. William Lamb (2nd Viscount Melbourne) is reinstated.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11867

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
21] February [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.226
Summary:

Has replied to Richard Sheepshanks in the Memoirs of the Astronomical Society. Is surprised how near he got to the general figure described by the Circle Centre. Comments on calculations he intends to carry out. Cannot say decidedly that Zeta Octantes is double; it is doubtful seen through the 8-ft. transit.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11873

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
14?] October [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.232
Summary:

Only brought two portraits away on Sunday. Will lend JH his own portrait. No slates are available, but a shipload is expected daily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11874

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
19] November [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.233
Summary:

Intended to call on Sunday but wind and other interruptions interfered. Saw the Comet, probably for the last time on Thursday. Sends the working sheet of the R.A.'s of the Brisbane catalogue. Comments on various aspects of this catalogue. Has written to Commercial Advertiser requesting information from anyone who experienced the recent earthquake shock.

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