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Herschel11884

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
10 November [1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.243
Summary:

Has succeeded in fixing an 18 pounder gun firmly in the ground to mark the western termination of the base-line query on how to measure the meridian of a mountain at sea level. Has requested permission from the Governor to inspect the military orders for 1751-2.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11885

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.244
Summary:

Mrs. Maclear's letter is not ready so it will have to travel by the Aerolite. Children have still escaped the measles.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14121

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0345; Reel 1087 (ALS?: Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100)
Summary:

Congratulations on JH's appointment to mastership of Mint. New Kaffir war. Sent report of parallax of Alpha Centauri to R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14752

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 January 1834]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0940 & Maclear; Reel 1083
Summary:

Feels uneasy giving response to members of expedition into interior, who requested government instruments, until TM hears from Admiral [Frederick] Warren and judges expedition's chances for success. Asks JH's opinion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3802

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1837]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Asks TM for some trigonometric information regarding a particular set of points.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3908

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

Friction between Eastern Province and Western Province in Parliament causes delay in J. S. Parlby case.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3936

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
20] November [1836
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

JH is frustrated with his inaccurate barometric readings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4117

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 October 1860]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Details of Lady Grey's shipboard affair with the Admiral.

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

Herschel4170

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1838]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Property of Royal Observatory will be extended.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4177

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 December 1849]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Sends observations of Lambda Toucani and Zeta Eridani.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4285

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 November 1839]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Went to meteorite site in Bokkeveld, interviewed witnesses. Describes site in detail.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4297

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 March 1862]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Maggie Maclear returned to Cape Town after attempting to run away to England. Herschel family instrumental in her safe return.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4298

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 August 1865]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Will attend hearing of J. S. Parlby inheritance case.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4329

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 August 1861]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Describes last days of Mary Maclear. Burial on Observatory grounds.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4341

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[26 December 1846]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Expresses concern over health of JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4420

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 September 1852]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Sends parallax measurements for Alpha Centauri.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4422

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

Herschel4425

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

Herschel4480

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 September 1852]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

William Mann goes to England to receive transit circle. TM describes plans for the instrument.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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