From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 June 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.167
Summary:
Enclosed is from Mr. Moffat, son of the missionary. Thanks for the essay on Meteorology. The Cape Meteorological Observations for 1841-7 were printed under the direction of Edward Sabine. The mss. for the later series are in possession of Robert FitzRoy, who is trying to find the means to print them. Serious gales at the Cape. Vessel wrecked on Sunday night attempting to enter Table Bay.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project