From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 September 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.141
Summary:
Pleased to receive JH's letter of 12 June. Has to visit Agulhas to view the erection of the lighthouse. Gives details of the history of this new lighthouse. Pity François Arago does not continue his experiments with gas. Governor is in the North of the Country visiting the emigrant Boers.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project