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Herschel9089

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[4 July 1835]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20727 (C: RS:HS 21.179)
Summary:

Describes in detail efforts, only partially successful, made by Thomas Maclear and JH to record tidal data at Simon's Bay and Table Bay. Gives some interpretation of the data.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel9090

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[25 July 1835]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20728 (C: RS:HS 21.182 & 25.4.12)
Summary:

Reports on efforts made in June 1835 by JH and Thomas Maclear to have tidal observations made at Simon's Bay and Table Bay. Reports briefly on JH's astronomical observations. Describes increasing tensions with the Caffers [Kaffirs] in the Cape region.

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John Herschel Project
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