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KEMP58

From:
Thomas Walker
To:
William Kemp
Date:
17 Sept 1844
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/38)
Summary:

Sends a proof. [Presumably Observations on the latest geological changes in the south of Scotland by William Kemp, Galashiels, 1844.]

Contributor:
Ruth Cramond

Herschel10761

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.114
Summary:

Has just returned from London where he has taken his son, ready to go to Christ's Hospital. Would have called on JH but believed he was not at Collingwood. Hopes to meet him at York. Comment on his recent photographic work. Would like to obtain a position in London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4137

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 September 1844]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Attempts to determine light curve of Eta Argus; describes methods for determining magnitude. C. P. Smyth uses R.A.S. theodolite telescope. TM will triangulate Bushman Flat. Parallax work at Cape Observatory continues. Reports progress of new government Secretary, [John] Montague.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7349

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 September 1844]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 3/1.1.13; Reel 7
Summary:

Magnitude changes in Eta Argus. Compares methods for measuring brightness. Difficulties completing 'sector observations.' C. P. Smyth's problems with theodolite at Cape Agulhas. Mrs. [Mary] Maclear recovering after serious illness. New roads and bridges in colony.

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John Herschel Project
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