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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[23 September 1869]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Writes of children's accomplishments. Discusses possible changes in nebula near Eta Argus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 May 1860]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

F. E. Wilmot leaves for command in Canada. Requests JH's advice in finding a schoolmaster to prepare his son Harold for Woolwich.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
6 August [1860]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Congratulates TM on receiving knighthood. Sends recommendations and makes inquiries concerning Harold Maclear's schooling.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 August 1860]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

George Grey's wife sent back to England after her affair was discovered.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[1 October 1861]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Expresses condolences on death of Mary Maclear.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[3 December 1863]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Britain's change to the metric system displeases JH. Anxious for completion of TM's work, on arc of meridian measurements. Completes 'Catalogue of Nebulae.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1865]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

J. S. Parlby's sister receives estate.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 October 1865]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Appeal in J. S. Parlby case fails.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project