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Herschel11835

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
22 September [1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.194
Summary:

Shall have the barometers and thermometers (readings?) tomorrow. Was disappointed with his observations. Admiralty has allowed the extra expense. Comments on the report on the death of 'poor young Musgrave.' Does JH know a particular problem in the damming of water?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11837

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
24] September [1837
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.196
Summary:

Has received books and papers by the Beagle but only one letter and nothing from Francis Beaufort. Expects a party of visitors from the Beagle. If JH intends to visit the Bay, TM would like to accompany him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11839

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
26] September [1837
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.198
Summary:

News of Wickham [Commander of the Beagle] and J. L. Stokes, who are still at Simon's Bay. Called on George Grey and Franklin Lushington yesterday. Childe Harold from Bombay will sail about Saturday. Did JH see Wilhelm Beer's and J. H. Mädler's paper in the Comptes rendus on the 6th and 7th satellites of Saturn?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12128

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
12] September [1837
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.236
Summary:

Sees little benefit in trying to triangulate between stations, certainly at this time; JH's mirror polishing has been very successful.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3799

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
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