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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
From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
23] November [1837
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.200
Summary:

Sends two drawings of C. P. Smyth and a portrait of Isaac Newton sent by Dr. [John?] Lee; also a plan of the triangulation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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