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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
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.

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John Herschel Project
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