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Herschel11688

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
12] August [1834
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.166
Summary:

Discusses JH's recent observations of Gamma Virginis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11689

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 August 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.53
Summary:

Thanks for the acorns; will put them into the ground instantly. Received dispatches from the Admiralty yesterday; also a bag from Bedford. Cannot find the Greenwich Observations for 1830 in the Observatory Library.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11690

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 September 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.54
Summary:

Resumed the N. L. Lacaille operation on Saturday. Discusses the position of Lacaille's Observatory. Has obtained an old plan of the area.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11691

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 September 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.55
Summary:

Approached Col. R. Thom[p]son on the subject of some rockets, and he advises an official letter to the Officer of Ordnance. Is inclined to use gunpowder instead if JH is agreeable. Hopes Lady Herschel and the new infant are progressing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11692

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 October 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.56-57
Summary:

Sending some barometric comparisons. Had a narrow escape from Table Mountain fog. Has been quail shooting. P.S. If JH would like to see some quail shooting, join him this or tomorrow evening.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11693

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 December 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.58
Summary:

T. W. Bowler came and apologized after JH had gone. May get less trouble from him in the future. Sends the book for JH to look over.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11694

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 January 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.59
Summary:

Wind is likely to be higher in the evening. Would like JH's views on the effect that the motion of the center of the mural circle has on the readings of the microscopes. Wind was too high last night to observe Zeta Octantes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11695

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 February 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.60
Summary:

Has just finished the observations of Mars and the circle is free from any particular use. Further comments on his query regarding the motion of the center of the mural circle. Would like JH's assistance on the examination. Has had some brass ingots stolen from the observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11696

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 February 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.61
Summary:

Sends the projection of Monday's readings and one of those from the lever of contact for comparison; comments on this.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11697

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 March 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.62
Summary:

Has been unable to locate the planetary nebulae; did JH give their places correctly, or is the instrument unequal to the task? Sends a comparison of John Pond's declinations and the Cape Zenith distances. Comments on the latitude of the Cape. The Hungerford got off yesterday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11698

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[1835-3-8 or 9]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.168
Summary:

Reports on location of a planetary nebula. Expresses thanks for book by [Robert] Woodhouse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11699

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 April 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.63
Summary:

Has arranged with Lady Herschel for Sir John to spend a night at the Observatory. Come early; then he can reverse the transit instrument. Is not satisfied with the performance of the transit clock. Intends to clean it. Is ready to adopt JH's suggestions for measuring the tides. Curious that JH and [T. G.?] Taylor should suggest similar plans for measuring the divisions of a mural circle.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11700

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1835-5-8 or 9]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.64
Summary:

Has received letters and books from England. Leave of absence of William Meadows and nomination of Piazzi Smyth. Is preparing a packet of observations for England; has JH anything to send?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11701

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 June 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.65
Summary:

Sends his two mountain barometers; comments on them. Method of interpolating the clock errors graphically answers well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11702

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1835-6]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.66
Summary:

Has received some papers and newspapers. Four parcels are on their way to JH via H.M.S. Rattlesnake. Encloses a letter from William Wallace regarding the Edinburgh Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11703

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 June 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.67
Summary:

Captain John Stevens was at the Observatory yesterday and wishes to superintend the tidal observations himself. TM intends to make the observations personally, or with the assistance of T. W. Bowler. The lunar eclipse was uninteresting. Has had copies of G. B. Airy's papers; they are excellent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11704

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 June 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.68
Summary:

Has received the box from H.M.S. Rattlesnake and lists the parcels for JH. T. W. Bowler commenced the tidal observations yesterday. Outlines the method used. Was beset by dogs on the way home. Expects to hear from the first ship of an Assistant.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11705

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 June 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.69
Summary:

Encloses a copy of the hourly observations. Comments on the tides of Table Bay.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11706

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[1835-7]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.192
Summary:

Has interpolated the hourly tidal observations for Simon's Bay.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11707

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 July 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.70
Summary:

Will be obliged for the Tide Observations book of Table Bay. Intends to enter into an agreement with the Tide Master.

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John Herschel Project
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