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Herschel8770

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 June 1835]
Source of text:
Sydney Ross Collection
Summary:

Urges JH to observe Ceres. Describes TM's observations of it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11707

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 July 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.70
Summary:

Will be obliged for the Tide Observations book of Table Bay. Intends to enter into an agreement with the Tide Master.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11708

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 July 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.71
Summary:

Sends the Tide observations made in Table Bay. These are now at a standstill due to the expense involved. Tomorrow he intends to engage the Tide Master. Do they wind up with a dinner?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11709

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 July 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.72
Summary:

Only made two copies of the Tide Observations, one for the Observatory and one to be forwarded to the Admiralty. Is engaged instrumentally with the transit instrument. Has engaged a new carpenter for the observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11710

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 August 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.73
Summary:

Sorry to have forgotten the curves; now encloses them. A. Walter has been here and brought the scrap he now encloses. Walter's tidal observations have been useless so far.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11851

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
19] August [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.210
Summary:

Will long remember the triumphant meeting last night. Has heard nothing from England. Hopes C. P. Smyth may have come in the Romney, which arrived in Simon's Bay last evening. The traversing floor for the reflector will be finished tomorrow. Has been told that JH foretells that Halley's Comet will not be visible.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11712

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 September 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.74
Summary:

Has been observing since 3 a.m. and his fingers are powerless with the cold. Observed a star group, which may be Halley's Comet. Comments on the working of his telescope. Has JH placed his 20-ft. telescope in position for the Blueberg Mountains?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11713

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 September 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.75
Summary:

Sorry to hear he had such wretched weather for their jaunt. The violent winds overturned his 14-ft. reflector and split the tube. Has obtained a capital tent for the Cape. No news from England. Commences the solar observations tomorrow, if fine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11859

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
12] September [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.218
Summary:

Received a newspaper from England, which gave news of a comet. A ship entered Table Bay in the night; she may be from England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11857

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
13?] September [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.216
Summary:

Is grateful for J. F. Encke's letter. JH's suggestion of the 14-ft. reflector was anticipated for Halley's Comet. Wishes that JH's aunt could visit the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11858

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
13?] September [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.217
Summary:

Sending a copy of the memorandum he made of the first mirage he has ever seen. Describes various points. Much obliged for J. F. Encke's Ephemeris; his writing reminds TM of Isaac Newton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11714

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 September 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.76
Summary:

On the evening on which JH was at the Observatory, he believes he observed Encke's Comet; gives details. Searched this morning for Halley's Comet, without success. Rejoices to hear that G. B. Airy has been secured for the public service. No news from England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11715

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
24 September [1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.77
Summary:

Wind prevents the measurement of Encke's comet from the small stars in the neighborhood. Nothing nebulous in Halley's predicted place. Admiral Patrick Campbell is expected to advance the money for the enclosure. Laborer is employed digging a trench round the Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11873

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
14?] October [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.232
Summary:

Only brought two portraits away on Sunday. Will lend JH his own portrait. No slates are available, but a shipload is expected daily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11737

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
25] October [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.99
Summary:

JH's letter is curious regarding the planetary nebulae. Intended to ride over this morning but the heat was too great. Encloses estimate for printing the observations; comments on this. Would like to send it to Francis Beaufort on Tuesday. Returns some papers and journals. C. P. Smyth will call today.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11717

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
26] October [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.79
Summary:

Mr. Stone has informed about the discovery of the comet. This may cause complications. Sends the ledger of Fearon Fallows, where JH will find other comparisons.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11852

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
26] October [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.211
Summary:

The figure is 7. Will see [F. W.?] Grey again. Hears from Miss Geard that a Mr. Beck has seen the comet with a long tail. Prepared the 14-feet reflector on Saturday but the evening was unfavorable.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11861

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
29] October [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.220
Summary:

Can JH spare a few minutes on Friday to be present when the errors of the transit instrument are being determined. Outlines the investigations necessary. The comet is a splendid fellow. Is busy measuring the diameter of the ring micrometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11874

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
19] November [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.233
Summary:

Intended to call on Sunday but wind and other interruptions interfered. Saw the Comet, probably for the last time on Thursday. Sends the working sheet of the R.A.'s of the Brisbane catalogue. Comments on various aspects of this catalogue. Has written to Commercial Advertiser requesting information from anyone who experienced the recent earthquake shock.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11718

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1835-12
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.80
Summary:

JH cannot lay on too much of this kind of work, the closer in AR [Right Ascension] the better. Comments on the list of stars. The comet should be preceded by certain stars, some of which he cannot identify. If JH cannot see the comet for the trees come to the Observatory.

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