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Herschel11680

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 March 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.45
Summary:

Points out errors in his own chronometer. Gives thermometer and barometer readings. The work of the bricklayers is very slow. Is obliged for the drawing of the nebula.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11681

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 March 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.46
Summary:

The chronometer can remain at the Grove for the time being; it seems to preserve a more uniform rate than the transit clock.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11682

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 March 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.47
Summary:

Invites Herschels and Dr. Duncan Stewart to dine with TM. Would like to compare their barometers. Would like also to show JH his own investigation on the mural circle. Has procured a chameleon.

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John Herschel Project
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