From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 April 1849]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:
Identifies the positive features of the aneroid barometer as in use by the Navy.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Identifies the positive features of the aneroid barometer as in use by the Navy.
The Equatorial has arrived safely at the Cape. William Mann has declined the position at Madras and G. R. Smalley offered his services. What does JH think? Encloses letter from Thomas Maclear and one for Lady Herschel.
The Dome has been returned to the Cape and is now in process of erection as the enclosed will show.
Encloses letters from Thomas Maclear and returns one of JH's.
Encloses more letters from Thomas Maclear. Admiration for Maclear's energy. Cape Town is in a state of semi-rebellion.