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Herschel3803

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

Asks TM to attend a meeting of the Cape of Good Hope Association for Exploring Central Africa.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3940

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

Notes discrepancies between TM's and Thomas Brisbane's observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3941

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

Exhausted from his meteorological observations, JH will not keep his appointment for tomorrow with TM.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3942

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[1837-5]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Asks TM to return JH's book of star magnitudes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3944

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
14?] June [1837
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Asks TM whether he plans to work today.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4010

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

Wants to borrow TM's carpenter. Found a faint planetary nebula.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4011

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

Agrees with George Airy that Mercury should be studied more closely. Discusses TM's researches of N. L. Lacaille's Northern Extremity.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4030

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

Not surprised that the measuring rods broke; knew that they were top heavy. Discusses improvements. Very busy. A horse stepped on JH's foot, but no broken bones.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4032

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

Sending the spherometer. Discusses stars and nebulae observed near the South Pole.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4033

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[1837-11-2 or 3]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Reports that Dr. Andrew Smith received a grant of £1500 from the British government.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11739

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 February 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.101
Summary:

Regrets having to send the observations on so many sheets; those in red ink will be re-observed. John Steuart has given him a note about spots on the sun. Sends Mr. Stebbing's letter and would like JH's comments when he sees him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11740

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 April 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.102
Summary:

Intended to ride over today, but urgent mail from England claimed his attention. No news from the Admiralty. No news of the tide machine. The tripods are finished. Gathers that the Bonita cannot perform all D. F. J. Arago wished.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11741

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 May 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.103
Summary:

Received the enclosed communications by the steamer. Can JH send him a list of unobserved comet stars? Work on N. L. Lacaille's Observatory gives satisfaction. Regarding Capt. Mackonochee. Lacaille's angular measurements are not above suspicion. Observed the two rings of Saturn distinctly.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11742

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 May 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.104
Summary:

Will call on JH tomorrow as he intends visiting Simon's Bay. Is taking a proof sheet to Cape Town. There appears to be a great discrepancy between the Captain's statement and N. L. Lacaille's station. The latter's station at Rubeck Castel remains perfect.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11743

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 May 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.105
Summary:

The examination of the standard deal rod was commenced yesterday. Comments on the procedure and gives readings. The base line was levelled on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday and he is now ready to measure it. Would like JH to be present if possible when he measures it. Had 25 visitors in one morning recently.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11744

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 June 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.106
Summary:

Weather was so unpromising that he sent off the men who were to repair the ravages to the base line levelings. Will JH therefore come on Wednesday instead of Monday provided the weather remains fine. Sorry he missed JH's request for barometric comparisons.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11745

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 June 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.107
Summary:

Had an unfortunate accident with the rods yesterday; one was smashed by the force of the wind. Intends to stake the whole line before the actual measurement takes place. Will calculate JH's Brisbane stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11746

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 June 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.108
Summary:

Sends the observations of the 21st copied by his daughter Mary. The leak in the center room has been repaired. Comments on JH's plan for measuring the base line. The Brisbane stars are nearly finished.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11749

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 November 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.109
Summary:

Gives a list of the close Polar stars. Started last night to observe the stars on JH's list but was put off by JH's right ascensions. Will observe each star again this night. John Fairbairn cannot divest himself of the apprehension of danger to Andries Stockenström.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11750

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.109bis
Summary:

Encloses a plan of the triangulation and comments on his method. Thinks of making the baseline on the parade a permanent standard and has written to the Governor to obtain permission, as there is friction between the Board of Ordnance and the Cape Authorities over the ownership of the Parade. Has had no reply from the Governor as yet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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