From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[29 May 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.176
Summary:
Excited about JH's observations, and has shown them to several people.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Excited about JH's observations, and has shown them to several people.
Has received letters and books from England. Leave of absence of William Meadows and nomination of Piazzi Smyth. Is preparing a packet of observations for England; has JH anything to send?
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.
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.